Original job description
Company Overview
Technology moves fast, but the teams behind it move faster. Speer Technologies is a dynamic technology hub based in Toronto, partnered with some of the largest technology incubators in the Greater Toronto Area. We are a team of passionate innovators and open-minded thinkers, dedicated to building groundbreaking technologies.
As a startup, we thrive on creativity, collaboration, and the drive to push boundaries. Our fast-paced environment offers exposure to a variety of programming languages, software, and work environments, ensuring a rich learning experience. We provide ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, all while fostering an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.
Position Overview
Speer Technologies is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join our growing engineering team. This is a hands-on role where you will contribute production-quality code from day one, working across both frontend and backend systems in a fast-moving startup environment.
You'll join a tight-knit engineering silo of 8-9 developers, shipping code to production frequently and taking ownership of meaningful features and systems. We value engineers who understand fundamentals deeply, solve problems independently, and move with urgency. Whether you're building server-side components, integrating APIs, or collaborating on sprint planning, your work will have a direct and visible impact.
We are hiring across experience levels, so even if you don't check every box below but believe you have the fundamentals, the drive, and the curiosity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Apply anyway!
Key Responsibilities
Full-Stack Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable web and mobile applications across the full stack, with a strong emphasis on JavaScript and Node.js.
Backend Engineering: Develop and implement low-latency, highly performant server-side components by writing efficient, reusable, and maintainable code.
Frontend Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers and UX/UI designers to build visually appealing, functional interfaces and ensure seamless integration of application elements.
Code Quality & Testing: Maintain high personal code standards through peer reviews, unit testing, and automated test coverage. Give and receive constructive feedback to continuously raise the bar.
Security & Data Integrity: Implement effective security protocols and data protection measures across applications and infrastructure.
Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and resolve defects, contribute suggestions to enhance performance and usability, and keep your skills current with emerging technologies and best practices.
Agile Delivery: Collaborate with a cross-functional team to plan, design, and execute sprints in an agile, high-velocity environment where code ships to production frequently.
Problem Solving: Navigate ambiguous, fast-moving technical challenges with creativity and sound engineering judgment. Figure things out independently; pull in help only when genuinely blocked.
AI-Augmented Development: Leverage AI tools and modern developer workflows to rapidly prototype software, accelerate iteration cycles, and explore solutions faster than traditional approaches allow.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in software development.
JavaScript: Strong proficiency in JavaScript (the backbone of our codebase).
Backend: Experience with at least one popular backend framework such as Node.js, Express.js, or equivalent.
Fundamentals: Solid understanding of core computer science concepts, including concurrency, synchronous/asynchronous programming, and database fundamentals.
Strong skills writing testable, maintainable code with a foundation in unit testing.
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
Familiarity integrating with external APIs and SDKs.
Comfortable working independently on open-ended, fast-paced initiatives in a startup environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a diverse team.
Demonstrated ability to understand and explain the code you ship, not just how to generate it, but why it works and how to fix it when it breaks.
Nice to Haves
Experience with React or comparable frontend frameworks.
Familiarity with MongoDB, Redis, or other data storage solutions.
An agile mindset with experience working in agile environments.
Background in TypeScript, Express.js, Jest, or related technologies.
Swift or Kotlin experience for mobile development.
A natural curiosity for new scripting languages, frameworks, and emerging technologies.
A full-stack personal project built end-to-end with AI tools, demonstrating hands-on comfort with AI-augmented development workflows.
Non-traditional background welcome: some of our strongest engineers transitioned into tech from entirely different careers. We care about what you can do, not where you started.
Compensation
Total Compensation: Competitive salary with a range of $80,000-$120,000 per year, flexible for the right candidate.
Comprehensive benefits package, including dental care, vision care, wellness program, and paid time off.
Why Join Speer Technologies?
Ship From Day One: Every engineer at Speer pushes code to production in their first week. This is not a place where you'll wait months to make an impact.
Growth & Ownership: Take on real responsibilities as the company scales. Your contributions are visible and valued.
Innovation & Speed: Work in a fast-paced startup environment where no two days are the same and creative problem-solving is the norm.
Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diverse backgrounds, open-minded thinking, and a spirit of collaboration.
Does this position resonate with you?
Join us in building groundbreaking technologies that push boundaries, apply today!
Speer Technologies does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select candidates during the recruitment process. AI tools may be used during interviews for note-taking purposes only. All hiring decisions are made by people.
Speer Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Speer Technologies of any accommodations you may require to ensure your equal participation. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable web and mobile applications across the frontend and backend, with a focus on JavaScript and Node.js. Maintain code quality, security, and performance while collaborating on agile delivery, integrating APIs, and using AI tools to accelerate prototyping and development.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of software development experience, strong JavaScript proficiency, backend framework experience, and solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals, databases, testing, and Git. Candidates should be able to work independently in a fast-paced startup, communicate effectively, and explain the code they deliver; React, data stores, TypeScript, mobile development, and AI-assisted project experience are advantageous.
Skills
- JavaScript
- Node.js
- Backend Development
- Full-Stack Development
- Concurrency
- Asynchronous Programming
- Database Fundamentals
- Unit Testing
- Git
- API Integration
- Security
- React
- MongoDB
- Redis
- TypeScript
- Agile Development
Benefits
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Wellness Program
- Paid Time Off
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Technology
- Software
- Engineering
Keywords
- JavaScript
- Node.js
- Express.js
- React
- TypeScript
- Jest
- Swift
- Kotlin
- MongoDB
- Redis
- Git
- External APIs
- SDKs
- Unit Testing
- Automated Testing
- Concurrency
- Asynchronous Programming
- Database Fundamentals
- Backend Engineering
- Full-Stack Development
- Web Applications
- Mobile Applications
- Security
- Data Integrity
- Agile
- Sprint Planning
- AI-Augmented Development
- Low-Latency Systems
- Code Reviews
