Keycafe is hiring a Junior Software Developer to grow within our fast-moving SaaS/IoT environment. In this role, you will work across the full stack, from cloud services and databases to IoT hardware systems, supporting our global secure key management platform.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain backend services using Grails, Node.js, and Python.
- Develop and enhance front-end interfaces in Angular and AngularJS.
- Integrate RESTful APIs and ensure clean, maintainable code.
- Debug, test, and document new features and production fixes.
- Participate in peer code reviews and continuous integration workflows.
- Support IoT connectivity between SmartBox hardware and cloud systems.
- Contribute ideas to improve scalability, performance, and code quality.
What We're Looking For
- Strong grasp of programming fundamentals and eagerness to learn.
- Exposure to or interest in Grails, PostgreSQL, Node.js, Python, AngularJS, Angular, Cordova, and RESTful APIs.
- Committed to quality — you take ownership of your work and seek continuous improvement.
- Communicative, reliable, and proactive — you solve problems before they become blockers.
- Self-motivated and collaborative in a remote-first team environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with version control (Git) and modern CI/CD practices.
- Familiarity with embedded systems or IoT device interactions.
- Exposure to AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments.
- Understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and authentication integrations.
Technical Stack
- Backend & APIs: Grails, Node.js, Python, RESTful APIs
- Frontend: Angular, AngularJS, Cordova
- Data: PostgreSQL
- Infrastructure: AWS, Google Cloud Platform
Team & Environment
You will join a collaborative engineering team focused on mentorship and technical growth.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $65,000 – $80,000 CAD per year, based on experience.
- Great team culture with mentorship and technical growth opportunities.
- Work remotely across Canada with flexible hours and strong collaboration tools.
- Make a global impact on real-world IoT products used by businesses everywhere.
- Be part of a scaling SaaS company where initiative and results are recognized.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere in Canada.
Keycafe provides an environment where your code supports SmartBox systems used in 30+ countries, where you learn directly from experienced developers, and where you work on a live SaaS + IoT platform that connects devices, data, and users daily.
