Intermediate Software Engineer at hiive.

About the role At hiive, we have created a dynamic secondary market platform that facilitates the buying and selling of pre-IPO shares from venture-backed companies. We are on the lookout for an Intermediate Software Engineer to enhance our full-stack application and contribute to the scaling of our market operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront.

Key facts

- Location: Vancouver, BC (HQ)
- Engagement: Full time, Hybrid
- Compensation: CA$120K - CA$150K plus equity
- Team: Engineering

What you'll do

- Design, develop, and deploy new features across our full-stack application utilizing React and TypeScript to enhance user experience.
- Acquire knowledge in Elixir and Phoenix for backend development, with mentorship from more experienced team members.
- Work closely with the founders and product team to clarify feature requirements and determine project scope.
- Convert Figma design prototypes into interactive and responsive user interfaces that meet our quality standards.
- Refactor and improve existing codebases while ensuring comprehensive automated testing for backend services.
- Stay adaptable to shifting priorities in a rapidly evolving, high-growth setting, demonstrating flexibility in your work approach.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with team members.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product goals and timelines.




- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner to maintain optimal application performance.
- Document processes and code to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members.
- Engage in continuous learning and professional development to keep up with industry trends and technologies.
- Contribute to a positive team culture by participating in team-building activities and sharing insights.

Requirements

- Proven experience in building frontend applications using React and TypeScript, with a strong portfolio of past projects.
- Familiarity with backend development, specifically in creating API services using Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
- A solid dedication to writing automated tests for backend systems to ensure reliability and maintainability.
- Experience collaborating with product designers to refine UI/UX based on user feedback and testing.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about software design and architecture.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively share ideas and collaborate with team members.

Nice to have

- Experience with GraphQL for API development, enhancing data retrieval and manipulation capabilities.




- Understanding of software architecture principles and data modeling techniques for building scalable systems.
- Familiarity with Elixir or other functional programming languages, contributing to diverse coding practices.
- Previous experience working alongside product managers to prioritize tasks and define feature scopes.
- Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in an agile development environment.

Skills & tools

- Proficient in React, TypeScript, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Elixir, Phoenix, GraphQL, and Figma.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git for collaborative development.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools to ensure code quality.
- Understanding of cloud services and deployment practices to support application scalability.

Practical notes

- We provide comprehensive health and dental coverage fully funded by the employer, along with a spending account for our Canadian employees.
- Employees based in Vancouver benefit from a daily commuter allowance of $20 and have access to our downtown office, gym facilities, and a rooftop area.
- We offer support for immigration, visa applications, and relocation for outstanding candidates who meet our criteria.
- Our workplace culture promotes community through bi-weekly catered lunches, team retreats, and regular social gatherings.
- While we utilize AI tools to streamline our recruitment process, all final hiring decisions are made by our human team members.
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📌 Intermediate Software Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 Hiive
📍 Vancouver