Software Developer

at  The Driving Force Group of Companies

This position is located at 17631 103 Ave NW, Edmonton AB, T5S 1N8.
The Driving Force Group of Companies is currently hiring a Software Developer to join our inclusive, energetic, and dynamic people and culture team who exhibits our company values of integrity, respect, commitment, and passion.
As a Software Developer, you will contribute to the development and implementation of our full-stack TypeScript applications. Focusing on front-end development with ReactJS (NextJS framework), your work will directly impact the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure applications. You will work in an environment that uses AWS as its primary cloud service, ensuring our applications are robust and highly available. Collaborating closely with project management, engineering, data science, and analytics teams, you will utilize Jira for project management, Confluence for documentation, and Slack/Zoom for internal communication. This role is a fantastic opportunity to grow your technical skills while working on meaningful projects that drive business success.
Why Work With us?
You matter, we support you. We pay competitive wages and benefits, including extended health with a spending account, and dental.
We take care of our people. You get 50% off rentals at any DRIVING FORCE location.
We offer you our company RRSP matching program, to look after your future.
Work/Life balance is important. You get 3 weeks accrued vacation, a flexible working environment, and wellness time to focus on yourself or your loved ones.
We want you to grow. Our fun and inclusive company culture enables our employees to grow their careers with us. You get hands-on training and a path forward in the company if you want to develop your career.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a full-stack TypeScript application under the mentorship of Senior Software Developers.
• Contribute to the application’s front-end development using ReactJS, focusing on building reusable components and translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
• Collaborate with project management to understand and groom user stories, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Support the development of software documentation and maintain code quality through best practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support new opportunities in data-infrastructure development and integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in full-stack development, with a focus on front-end development using ReactJS.
• Solid understanding of React and its core principles.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and experience with TypeScript.
• Exposure to developing APIs and familiarity with AWS Serverless architecture is a plus.
• Experience with Amazon Web Service APIs (or SDKs) and event-driven architecture.
• Self-motivated and able to work under the guidance of senior team members, with a strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate effectively with multiple teams.

Please note all offers of employment at The Driving Force Group of Companies are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check. This may include anything up to and including a criminal history check, reference checks and/or credit check.
The Driving Force Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified individuals, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Support the development of a full-stack TypeScript application under the mentorship of Senior Software Developers.
• Contribute to the application’s front-end development using ReactJS, focusing on building reusable components and translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
• Collaborate with project management to understand and groom user stories, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Support the development of software documentation and maintain code quality through best practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support new opportunities in data-infrastructure development and integration