Original job description
About Clutch
Clutch is Canada’s largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless, hassle-free car-buying experience to drivers everywhere. Customers can browse hundreds of cars from the comfort of their home, get the right one delivered to their door, and enjoy peace of mind with our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
Named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies two years in a row and awarded a spot on LinkedIn’s Top Canadian Startups list, we’re looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to our growing team.
Headquartered in Toronto, Clutch was founded in 2017. Clutch is backed by world-class investors including Canaan, BrandProject, Real Ventures, D1 Capital, and Upper90. To learn more, visit clutch.ca
Technology
Full TypeScript stack for front- and back-end, with some legacy JavaScript
Front-end: ReactJS with functional components and context API
Back-end: ExpressJS with PostgreSQL and Sequelize ORM
Microservices architecture using Docker, Terraform, AWS ECS, and other AWS services
Interservice communication via RabbitMQ and Apache Kafka
About the role
Clutch is seeking a Software Engineer (Full-Stack / Backend / Frontend) to help build and scale our technology platform. You will write clean, reliable code, design scalable architectures, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve the customer experience.
What you’ll do
Write clean, readable, and testable code that adheres to best practices and ensures reliability
Collaborate with the team to design and implement scalable, secure architectures
Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver improvements to the online experience
Participate in peer review sessions, provide constructive feedback, and engage in system design discussions
Lead the full development lifecycle of projects, from planning to development, testing, and maintenance
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and drive successful outcomes
What we’re looking for
B.S. degree in Software Engineering or equivalent experience
4+ years of industry experience developing software solutions
Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (TypeScript, Python, Go, Ruby, C#, Rust, etc.)
Strong understanding of Frontend and/or Backend frameworks (React, Vue, Express, Flask, Ruby on Rails, etc.)
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and writing efficient SQL queries, schema design, and performance optimization
Knowledge of testing frameworks for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
Experience optimizing application performance and resolving bottlenecks
Comfortable working in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban) using tools like Jira or GitHub Projects
Why you’ll love it at Clutch
Autonomy & ownership – create your own path and own your work
Competitive compensation and equity incentives
Generous time off program
Health & dental benefits
Employment Type
Existing, Permanent Full-Time
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 annually
Equity incentives
Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, prescriptions, life insurance, and dependent coverage
Pay reflects skills, performance, market benchmarking, responsibilities, and working conditions
Clutch is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email [email protected]
