Full Stack Developer

Job Title: Full Stack Developer (Computer Programmer)
Type: Permanent, Full Time - 40hrs/week
Reports To: VP of Engineering
Location: 230-1275 Venables St. Vancouver, BC V6A 2E4
Contact Information: (866) 745-8081  |  [email protected]
Language: English

veritree and Job Overview
veritree is an award-winning climate tech start-up based in Vancouver. Launched in 2021, our technology measures and verifies the impact of global reforestation efforts from the ground-up. We are a small team on a big mission to plant 1 billion verified trees by 2030 with our community of businesses, planting organisations, and consumers who believe in the transformative power of verified restoration projects to create real and meaningful impact for the planet, nature and people.

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our Product team, as our infrastructure and stack setup continues to expand to accommodate new applications. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining applications that work seamlessly from server to client. Using a wide range of technologies and languages, you will develop applications and be responsible for front-end and back-end work. Our services are largely based in AWS, making experience with AWS services valuable. A successful candidate is someone who is comfortable recommending and actioning on server configuration, frameworks, and all aspects of application development.
6 Month Key Outcomes (6mKOs)

• You have written, modified, integrated, and tested production-ready software using best practices, contributing reliable and maintainable code to veritree’s platform.
• You have taken ownership of assigned Node.js services, delivering new functionality, maintaining existing services, and supporting stable deployments.
• You consistently contribute to both front-end and back-end development, shipping features that span client-side and server-side code.
• You have built and improved user-facing interfaces using Vue.js, incorporating usability considerations and documented user requirements.
• You have contributed to efficient database design and data architecture, including creating or modifying tables, services, and queries.
• You demonstrate a strong working understanding of veritree’s existing databases and systems, enabling you to independently build and integrate new code with existing infrastructure.
  

• Write, modify, integrate, and test software code using best practices to develop well-designed, efficient, and maintainable applications.
• Maintain and enhance existing Node.js services and applications, including deployments and server-side maintenance.
• Set up and support infrastructure required to host new and existing Node.js back-end services.
• Develop across the full stack, contributing to both front-end client-side code and back-end server-side logic.
• Design and implement efficient database structures and data architectures to support application functionality.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues, communicating problems and solutions clearly to team members.
• Work with frameworks and languages including Node.js, MySQL, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, CSS, and HTML, with opportunities to gain exposure to additional stacks (e.g., PHP).
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional partners to support development, testing, and deployment activities.

Qualifications
Professional Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in full-stack web development using JavaScript / TypeScript
• Proficiency with front-end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular, and a deep understanding of CSS and HTML
• Proficiency with the infrastructure setup, development, and deployment of Node.js applications on AWS services
• Proficiency with relational database design and development (MySQL, ORMs etc.) 
• Strong understanding of web development principles, REST APIs, and API-driven architecture
• Proficiency with version control tools such as Git and Github, or similar tools
• The ability to self-manage tasks, deliverables, and expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Diploma in computer science and systems or related field
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Personal Strengths

• Ability to collaborate and communicate clearly, effectively, and efficiently with other team members
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently as needed
• Ability to self-manage tasks, deliverables, and expectations in an innovative and fast-paced environment

Find a balance between delivery speed and thorough software design / architecture, and be able to assess and raise risks accordingly.

Benefits and Compensation

At veritree, we recognize that compensation and performance development are key to attracting and retaining top talent. Our approach is grounded in fairness, transparency, and creating opportunities for growth as both our people and business scale.

Some highlights you can expect include:

• Competitive salary with a performance-driven framework that ensures fair and consistent compensation reviews, tied to individual impact and business growth
• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits
• Additional Health Spending Account (HSA) / Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to support your well-being and lifestyle interests
• A variety of time-off programs, including vacation, personal days, and a 4-week remote work program each year
• Employee discount with tentree, our sister company
• A flexible, hybrid work environment designed for collaboration and focus-driven impact

veritree ensures that compensation is reviewed fairly and consistently, with opportunities for salary progression tied to sustained performance. As such, the salary range for this role is $108,992 to $130,000 CAD.
This range is positioned around the 50th-75th percentile of market data we’ve collected, reflecting our commitment to competitive pay. Final offer amounts are based on individual experience and skillset of the candidate demonstrated during the recruitment process.

We reserve the >75th percentile of our salary ranges for internal employees who demonstrate sustained high performance and impact at veritree.

veritree is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.