Who we are

Validere is the enterprise intelligence platform for the energy industry. Our all-in-one platform empowers energy companies to make smarter decisions by streamlining operations with integrated data, automation, and predictive insights.

Over 50 of the world’s leading energy companies rely on Validere’s technology and multidisciplinary experts to improve their operations and navigate complex compliance requirements with clarity and ease. The company has offices in Calgary, and Toronto.

Who you are

We seek a strategic Senior Software Engineer who is a hands-on individual contributor, capable of acting as a technical leader and thought partner to drive the design, development, and implementation of our products. Your drive and enthusiasm for leveraging technology to positively impact business are what set you apart. You are naturally curious, eager to learn new things, and driven to make a meaningful impact across the stack.

What you will do

We seek a Full Stack Software Developer with expertise across frontend software frameworks, their design principles and in writing middleware and backend code in order to build distributed systems. Above all, we’re looking for someone who is driven and excited about the positive impact technology can have on business.

Let’s give you a purpose

• Feature Development: Spearhead the design and development of innovative consumer-facing features, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.

• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner closely with our Product, UX, Quality Assurance, and Security teams, aligning on project feasibility, direction, and delivery timelines.

• End-to-End Architecture: Play a pivotal role in architectural decisions, crafting frontend, backend and middleware solutions for holistic feature implementation. While our stack leverages React for frontend and Node.js for the backend, your expertise will bridge these technologies cohesively.

• Quality: Engage actively in code reviews, championing best practices and high coding standards to maintain the integrity and quality of our codebase.

• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide fellow engineers, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and excellence.

What you bring to the team

• Educational Background and/or Hands-On Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Alternatively, deep hands-on expertise accrued on the job in frontend and backend software development will be considered.

• Full-Stack Proficiency: Seasoned in frontend technologies, and well-versed with Node.js-based backend development. Experience with AWS or a similar cloud platform(Azure, GCP) is a definite plus.

• Industry Experience: At least 7 - 10 years of professional experience, ideally within dynamic settings like startups or high-growth organizations.

• Thinking Beyond the Technology: A strategic mindset that connects engineering decisions directly to business value, focusing on creative solutions that support the overall product vision.

• Agile Approach: You're no stranger to Agile/Scrum frameworks, thriving in rapid iteration cycles and fast-paced development environments.

• Design & UI/UX: Utilize strong design abilities to create functional technical specifications and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces from abstract product requirements.

• Ownership Mentality: A deep-rooted sense of responsibility and ownership, paired with the drive to see projects through to their successful conclusion. This is one of our most treasured traits and what we look for most in candidates.

• Frontend Mastery: Proficient in the React ecosystem, complemented by an in-depth understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, especially ES6 features. Your expertise in HTML, CSS, and responsive design is unmatched.

• Backend Acumen: You understand the intricacies of server-side development, API integrations, and cloud platform(s)/services, ensuring a seamless user experience from front to back.

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: A thoughtful approach to development, collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders while always keeping the client's perspective at the forefront of the work. Also communicates technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation

• Stock options (at Validere, we're all owners)

• Professional development budget to master your craft

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits

• Flexible working arrangements

• Generous time-off with parental/family leave

• Quarterly Employee Wellbeing Days

• Great Place to Work Certified

• An inclusive, ego-free environment where diversity of people and thought is valued

• Opportunity to impact the trajectory of a fast growing tech company

Our shared values

• Deliver (the highest) value

• Remove friction

• Everyday; more scalable

• Be well, fair & transparent

Validere is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the interview process and beyond. We are committed to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

At Validere, we utilize Dover as our applicant tracking system for both applicants and sourced candidates. However, all candidates are thoroughly reviewed and advanced by our dedicated internal recruitment team, ensuring a personalized and attentive hiring process. It’s important to note that we do not employ additional AI tools in this process; our evaluation is entirely manual, focusing on the unique qualifications and experiences of each candidate.

The annual salary range for this position is between $110,000 and $160,000; actual total compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.