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Our client Materia Bioworks is dedicated to driving innovation and unlocking the potential of sustainable product solutions. They serve as a trusted partner for organizations aiming to create a lasting, positive impact on the environment. With a focus on forward-thinking technologies, Materia Bioworks supports the development of products that are both effective and sustainable. Their team thrives on collaboration and creativity to bring transformative ideas to life.


Job Summary

They are seeking a talented and passionate Software Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing our web services and cloud infrastructure for both standard full stack web apps as well as machine learning and performance computing systems. Your work will directly empower our customers to take full advantage of the scientific tools we are developing, driving forward our mission to make sustainable materials accessible and economically viable. The role supports remote work across Canada, but the ability to attend occasional corporate events in Toronto is considered a plus.



Responsibilities

Lead the development of full-stack features using Laravel, React, and Python, taking them from initial concept to production deployment

  • Engage in design and code reviews with the rest of the team encouraging everyone to grow their skill sets as well as directly mentoring junior colleague
  • Help architect and refine our evolving microservices architecture to ensure scalability and reliability as our user base grow
  • Manage and optimize containerized deployments using Docker and GitHub Actions within our GCP environmen
  • Work closely with scientists to translate complex scientific requirements into functional software solution
  • Manage your own workflows and priorities, taking responsibility for the health and performance of the services you maintain.


Qualifications Required

  • 5+ years of experience in full-stack web development, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
  • Strong experience with Laravel (PHP) and Python for building robust APIs and microservices.
  • Proven ability to build dynamic, responsive user interfaces using React
  • Practical experience deploying and managing applications via Docker and a solid understanding of GCP services like cloud run, VPC, and vertex
  • AIGitHub experience managing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub actions
  • Curious, driven and a clear communicator who is comfortable with ambiguity and open to learning and growing at all times.


Preferred:

Undergraduate degree in computer science or engineering, or commensurate additional work experience.

  • Experience or interest in working with scientific data, engineering tools, or complex data visualizations
  • Familiarity with tools like Terraform or Pulumi for managing GCP resources
  • Experience implementing comprehensive unit and integration testing suites in a CI/CD environment
  • Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL optimization and schema design for data-heavy applications.


What We Offer

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on sustainability and climate change.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment at the intersection of materials science and data science.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Remote work flexibility with core hours aligned to EST
  • Potential for equity in an early-stage startup through our employee stock options pool.
  • Professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technologies in materials informatics.