Hummingbird Drones is a BC-based tech company that’s been helping detect and fight wildfires since 2015. We build tools that make a real-world impact, and we care deeply about doing it well. Our team is tight-knit, talented, and always pushing to do better.

As a Full Stack Developer at Hummingbird, you’ll be at the heart of shaping our software, Nova. Reporting directly to the CTO, you’ll work within our development team to continuously evolve our product. Your contributions will help position Nova as the go-to SaaS platform for public safety, delivering real-world impact to teams on the frontlines, worldwide.

Candidates must be based in Victoria, BC, to work closely with our in-office team in our vibrant downtown office, where collaboration and hands-on learning are at the heart of our dynamic work environment.

Compensation:

The base salary for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 CAD, based on experience. We offer dental and extended health benefits, flexible paid time + extra time off during the holidays, and the option to receive equity after successfully completing probation.

Responsibilities:

- Designing, coding, testing, debugging, maintaining, and documenting web and server-side applications
- Writing unit tests to continually improve the quality and our ability to introduce features at a rapid pace
- Working in a continuous delivery environment, writing production-ready code that is deployed continuously
- Planning development solutions based on project objectives and requirements
- Programming, updating, and managing databases used in online and offline executions
- Integrating with third-party APIs and existing frameworks




- Advising on new technologies and methodologies
- Working closely with other developers to maintain structured code
- Working closely with team members to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain all tiers of our application

Required Skills:

- Experience with Version Control
- Experience with TypeScript (or at least JavaScript)
- Experience with React (or at least similar libraries like Vue, Angular, etc.)
- Experience being a part of an Agile team
- Experience in a shared code environment, using GitHub or similar tools
- Comfortable with the basic concepts of Test-Driven Development
- Proficient in English verbal & written communication skills

Bonus Points for having:

- Experience with AWS and DynamoDB
- Experience writing unit tests with tools like Jest and React Testing Library
- Experience with state management using Redux
- Consumed the MapBox Api to build mapping tools
- A background understanding of GIS from taking analytical and/or quantitative courses in remote sensing, image processing, spatial statistics or spatial data analysis

We think this is a pretty special place to work. Here's why:

- You'll be part of a mission-driven company doing work that genuinely saves lives - not just moving metrics
- You'll build in person, side-by-side with a tight-knit team in our Victoria office,



where ideas move rapid, and collaboration happens face-to-face
- Adaptable schedule - we care about outcomes, not hours
- You'll have real autonomy and ownership over your work, with a leadership team that trusts you and gets out of your way
- You'll have creative freedom and the mentorship to grow your skills - this role has a real growth path
- You'll work with a talented, driven team that's genuinely excited about what they're building
- Regular team meet-ups and events - we work hard together and celebrate together too
- There are dogs in the office. They are really, really good dogs.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume to [email protected] include links to your GitHub projects or any other examples of your work.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only be reaching out to candidates who have been selected to move forward to the first stage of our interview process. We appreciate your interest and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Equal Opportunity

Hummingbird Drones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We believe diverse teams make better decisions—and we’re building a team that reflects that.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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