Our Mission
At Greenshield Labs, we believe in helping Canadians get the health care they need, when and where they need it.
We create apps and services that make it easier, more accessible and more affordable for Canadians to get the care they need. We believe in the power of technology to let you live a healthier, happier and more meaningful life. And with this passion, we’re making practical solutions to everyday problems..
Interested in building high-impact health products? You’ll fit right in.
Life at Greenshield Labs
We are founders, entrepreneurs, designers, and technologists coming together to build, launch, and scale products and companies solving painful problems in the Canadian health space. We love solving big challenges and are focused on providing Canadians with better access to the care they need.
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Node, and PostgreSQL. As a member of our integrations team, you will be responsible for developing back-end services.
THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL
- Develop and maintain web applications using TypeScript, Node.js (NestJS) and PostgreSQL
- Design, develop, and maintain database schemas and queries
- Maintain and develop technical documentation
- Build reusable code and libraries for future use
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to identify and prioritize features and functionality
- Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other team members
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in the field
- 2+ years of experience in software developmentProficiency with SQL and Typescript
- Proficiency in building applications in Node JS
- Familiarity with Nest JS is a plusFamiliarity with PostgreSQL is a plus
- Familiarity with deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment
- Familiarity with GCP is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
If you are a talented Backend Software Engineer who is passionate about creating high-quality web applications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Our Commitment To Your Health:
We pride ourselves on offering flexible and comprehensive benefits for you and your dependents, covering medical, dental, mental health and more. At GreenShield, we understand that life happens. We offer flexible work hours for the times when you need to put your health, family, or well-being first.
Proficiency in English is required for this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicate with colleagues, clients, or customers who predominantly use English as their primary language. English language skills are essential to ensure effective and efficient communication, both verbally and in writing and will enable strong collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. By requiring English proficiency for this position, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles, collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of our organization.
Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to every requirement in this posting, but you are excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply from the page that opens by clicking “Apply Now”.
Providing this information gives GreenShield consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability for specific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Your résumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by the Organization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used for aggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).
Culture Matters:
We believe the best workplace cultures are where every voice is valued and every person feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. Diversity and inclusion are ingrained in our DNA.
GreenShield is an equal opportunity employer. Whatever you need to be successful, we will support you. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process or a few questions answered, please let us know at at
requestforaccommodation@greenshield.ca. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
