Senior Software Engineer at VerticalScope

At VerticalScope, we operate one of the largest community platforms in the United States, managing over 1,200 websites and serving 125 million visitors every month. We are a public company that maintains a startup mentality, driven by our mission to help people share expertise and discover knowledge on the topics they love. We are currently looking for a talented individual to help us reimagine the future of our online communities.

Role at a glance

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a remote position available to candidates located anywhere in Canada, with the exception of Quebec. You will work closely with a team of seven engineers, reporting directly to our Director of Engineering to maintain and improve RateMds.com while refactoring legacy code and building new features.

Your impact

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including product managers and designers, to enhance user experience and drive business growth.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while advocating for engineering best practices and contributing to our long-term technical roadmap.
• Mentor junior team members to help elevate their skills and participate in an eight-week rotating on-call schedule.

What you'll need

To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong background in full-stack development and a passion for building scalable web services. We are looking for the following qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in full-stack web development, specifically using Python and JavaScript.
• Proven expertise with Django or similar MVC frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with modern frontend libraries, particularly React.js.
• A solid understanding of SQL, relational database modeling, and software architecture.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Perks and compensation

We believe in investing in our people through a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Our offerings include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Unlimited vacation and flexible working hours.
• Stock options through our employee program.
• A fully remote work environment.