Software Developer I

Data Collection & Integrations

• Maintain and improve the scheduled scrapers that collect data from external websites and sources.
• Detect and promptly fix a scraper when a source changes or stops working.
• Clean, validate and load collected data into company databases.
• Help build and maintain integrations with external data services, such as mapping and spatial (GIS) services.

Client Websites

• Turn designs into responsive, accessible pages that look like the design.
• Ensure sites pass accessibility and performance checks before release.
• Check work before release so changes don’t break existing features.

Code Quality & Collaboration

• Write automated tests and clear documentation alongside new code, not after.
• Use AI coding tools responsibly: review, test and be able to explain every line they produce.
• Follow the team’s standards for code, security and version control.
• Participate in Git-based workflows, pull requests and code review.
• Explain progress, problems and technical topics clearly to developers and non-technical colleagues.

Position Requirements

Requirements

Required

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

• 1 to 2 years of professional software development experience.

Designations & Certifications

• None required.
• Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) or machine-learning specializations are considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid Python: HTTP requests, parsing HTML and JSON, and working with data in pandas.
• Solid React and TypeScript, including building components and pages in Next.js.
• Writing automated tests with pytest, Vitest or similar.
• SQL and relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL.
• HTML and CSS, and turning a design into a responsive, accessible page.
• Git, pull requests and code review.
• Able to use an AI coding assistant and explain every line it writes.
• Able to work through problems independently and explain technical topics to non-developers.

Assets (Nice to have):

• GIS and spatial data: GeoPandas, Shapely, PostGIS, ESRI REST services, or QGIS.
• A headless CMS such as Payload, or Astro.
• Docker and GitHub Actions.
• An interest in mining, exploration or geoscience.
• Able to communicate in French.

Working Conditions

Office Work

• Primarily works in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to physical hazards.
• May encounter high-stress situations, especially when dealing with multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• This position requires that the candidate will be in front of a computer for long periods, up to 8 hours a day.
• Potential discomfort when working with computers for long periods may happen.

Overall

• A strong commitment to safety is required, with adherence to protocols.
• Clear communication is essential for safety and maintaining a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Experience

Required

1-2 years: