Software Engineer IV, GreenShield Labs

THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. As a Software Engineer IV in GreenShield Labs, you will have the prospect to work on the new Green Shield+ One Platform team, contributing to the development of innovative software solutions.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

- Lead and develop new backend services and features using NodeJS and TypeScript. Experience with NestJS a plus.
- Develop new frontend features in React and TypeScript. Experience with NextJS a plus.
- Shape the future of our platform by participating in and contributing to key architectural decisions.
- Solve complex and often ambiguous problems to create simple, scalable, and high-performance solutions for our users.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers, experience with scrum or agile a plus.
- Champion engineering excellence by writing clean, testable code, participating in pair programming sessions, and conducting thoughtful code reviews.
- Develop and maintain clear technical documentation to support a culture of shared knowledge.

Qualifications

- Proven Experience: Demonstrated ability in building, shipping, and maintaining backend or full‑stack web applications. We typically see this level of skill in engineers with 5+ years of experience, but we encourage you to apply if you believe your track record fits the role’s impact.
- Database Knowledge: Solid understanding of relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, including schema design and query optimization.
- API Development: Significant experience with RESTful API design and development best practices.
- Cloud Environment: Experience deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment (GCP is a plus, but AWS/Azure experience is also valuable).
- Agile Mindset: You thrive in a collaborative, agile environment (we use Scrum)



and are comfortable with practices like CI/CD and pair programming.
- Problem‑Solving Skills: You are a self‑starter who can take a high‑level requirement with product direction, ask the right questions, and architect and execute a solution.
- Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts.
- Proficiency in English: Required for this position. You will need to communicate with colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language.

Benefits

- Exceptional Perks: As a benefits provider, we practice what we preach. Receive comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits for you and your family.
- Work with Purpose: Join a non‑profit organization where your work directly contributes to improving healthcare access for Canadians who need it most.
- Technical Challenge & Growth: Work on a modern tech stack (Node.js, TypeScript, GCP) with a focus on greenfield projects and have a real say in the technical direction of our products.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive, agile team that values shared learning through practices like pair programming.

GS supports diversity, equity and inclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributions made by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to every requirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications from all candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodation through Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information gives GS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability for specific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Your résumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by the Organization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used for aggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).

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📌 Full Stack Engineer IV (Toronto)
🏢 GreenShield
📍 Toronto