Senior Full-Stack Developer

*This is a remote opportunity open to those located in, and legally eligible to work in, Canada. We do have an office located in Victoria, BC for those located here and interested in a hybrid opportunity*

Part of the Redbrick portfolio of companies, Shift is a power browser that consolidates multiple windows from web apps, accounts, and tabs into one window and one simplified digital life. As the world’s first app-integrated browser, Shift delivers a flexible user experience like no other and a powerful interface that reduces the cognitive load of cluttered tabs, context-switching, and constant account shuffling. Leveraging decades of experience building browsers, the team at Shift is reimagining the modern browser. Shift is a Certified B Corporation as part of the Redbrick portfolio. Redbrick has been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers for five years running.

One thing that our team members say they value most is our fun and truly “people-first” culture. Ours is a place where you’re given the autonomy to do your best work, from home or in the office, with the tools and support you need to do so. We cheerlead your goals and accomplishments and are invested in your future.

Here are some of the things our team loves most about working at Shift:

• Highly competitive salary
• Attractive vacation, healthcare & benefits, including generous RRSP matching
• Monthly fitness reimbursements to support a healthy and active lifestyle
• State-of-the-art and centrally located office
• Flexible work hours and options to work remotely
• High-end hardware and equipment — in office and at home
• Autonomy and freedom to do your best work on your own terms
• Opportunities to learn and grow through professional development support, funding, and mentorship
• Internal mobility: opportunities to work with various products and teams across the Redbrick portfolio of companies
• Modern tech stacks (React, Typescript, NextJS)
• Opportunities to contribute to open-source communities

"At Shift there is always an exciting new challenge that we are eager to solve together. We know that collaborating with people who genuinely care about the work they do allows us to come up with the best solutions. I feel very lucky that everyday we get to think creatively and learn something new together."

–Nicole P, Software Developer II at Shift

What it means to be Senior Full-Stack Developer

We get it, you want to know what you’re signing up for before you apply, right? This is what you need to know. As a Senior Full-Stack Developer at Shift, you’ll be responsible for:

• Architecting, designing, and implementing new features.
• Mentoring and leading other developers to improve their skill sets and product quality.
• Problem-solving bugs and implementing fixes.
• Analyzing data to better inform our decision-making process.
• Coordinating initiatives and projects from idea to release.
• Designing and developing applications in a range of languages and frameworks with a focus on moving to modern frameworks.
• Troubleshoot, identify, and improve product quality.
• Maintain, improve, and support existing software products.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate new product functionality across the company's portfolio of products.
• Helping the team grow the business in ways we haven’t yet thought of.

After 1 week:

• You have an understanding of the software we build and are starting to familiarize yourself with the development process.
• You will have started or completed a couple of small tasks.
• Merged in code that will be released to our users.

After 1 month:

• You will be breaking down large tasks and building new features into projects.
• Coordinating with design teams on updates and additions, as well as debugging errors and implementing fixes.

After 6 months:

• You will be taking the lead on architecting and building new features into our various websites and web applications, creating new products, and various MVPs.
• You will have all the knowledge necessary to handle releasing updates, and the ability to track the success of new changes from start to finish.

What we would like to see in you

Every Redbricker has three things in common: We’re curious, passionate, and good-humoured. We try our best to balance hard work with good, old-fashioned fun. As a Senior Full-Stack Developer at Shift, there are extra specialties we’re on the lookout for:

• 5+ years of experience developing and architecting Web applications.
• Proven track record of designing and building applications with both frontend and backend web development.
• Strong experience and knowledge of modern web technologies and frameworks such as: Nuxt/Vue, NextJS/React, Typescript, CSS/Tailwind
• Experience with version control systems, code review, and automated testing.
• Experience architecting and deploying services on AWS/Cloudflare/etc..
• Experience with database design and administration as well as experience with DevOps tools.
• Strong understanding of unit testing principles and hands-on experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Vitest, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent entrepreneurial experience in product building.

Bonus

• Experience with Desktop app development
• Experience with Performance Marketing
• Experience with data tracking systems (Google Analytics, Has Offers, Mixpanel)
• Expert Ping Pong Skills

Redbrick and Shift are committed to creating a diverse environment where everyone can be their true authentic selves. We value all differences as they are essential for a thriving, happy, and productive workplace. If you’d like to join us and help build a disruptive company where we are all proud to belong, here’s the next steps to becoming the next Senior Full-Stack Developer at Shift:

1. Apply with your cover letter, resume, and links to your GitHub or public repos.
2. Take this opportunity to tell us your story and why you’d be a good fit for our team.

If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We’re here to support your success.

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Redbrick and Shift are headquartered on the traditional Coast Salish territory, and we respectfully acknowledge the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ People of this region. With gratitude, we live, work, and care for this beautiful land.