Software Architect

At Fresh Tracks Canada, we craft tailor-made Canadian vacations for people from all over the world. Since 1996, our team of Canadian Insiders have helped our customers plan their vacations and enjoy life-changing travel experiences.    

We believe in keeping our customers front and center in everything we do; in fact, focus on serving our customers is one of our core values. Everyone acts and operates as an owner, treating this business as their own. We raise the bar constantly, embracing that nothing is perfect but continuous improvement is key. Our team is made up of passionate, positive experts who drive healthy collaboration by winning or losing as one, and we bring out the best in each other.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re hiring a Software Architect to work closely with our Web Development Manager to elevate the technical quality, delivery speed, and maintainability of our digital products. 

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 CAD annually, based on experience and qualifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the architecture of our core systems – websites, APIs, personalization layer, and internal tools. 
• Break down projects into well-scoped tickets, prioritize tech work, and maintain a clean backlog. 
• Act as a product owner proxy by clarifying requirements, writing specs, and communicating with stakeholders. 
• Support delivery through robust CI/CD (Cloud Run, Cloud Build) and coordinate deployments. 
• Conduct code reviews and participate in QA and production release processes. 
• Mentor developers, guide implementation, and help resolve blockers. 
• Bring humility — know when to ask questions and how to find the right answers collaboratively. 
  

Technical Skills

• Frontend: React, Next.js, Tailwind 
• Backend: Node.js, Express 
• Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud Build, BigQuery) 
• CMS: DatoCMS (or comparable headless CMSs with GraphQL API)  

REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of experience in software development, including senior or staff-level roles. 
• Skilled in frontend development with React and Next.js and backend Node.js APIs. 
• Experienced in system architecture, cloud infrastructure, and scalable design patterns. 
• Strong CI/CD knowledge and experience shipping to production. 
• Proven track record in code reviews, release coordination, and QA. 
• Excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. 
• Mentorship-oriented and naturally supportive of junior developers. 
• Self-aware, humble, and thoughtful about trade-offs and team dynamics. 

REWARDS

You may be eligible to receive the following benefits, based on your contract type:

• 3 weeks vacation (4 weeks after your first year)
• Extended health benefits package
• Applauz Recognition 
• Comprehensive employee assistance program
  
• Paid anniversary day off
• “Pawternity leave” days for your new furry family members
  
• Great working hours  
  
• Friendly and fun team environment with company celebrations and social events
• Access to Canadian travel industry discounts!
• DE&I initiatives and events
• Community (volunteer) Hours 
• Social Clubs including Book Club & Fitness Club
  
• Paid Maternity & Parental leave
  
• Paid Pregnancy loss leave

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We are an equal opportunity workplace. We strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities, diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences.  We don’t judge based on race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or anything else that you might bring to the table. We don’t care about where you went to college, your degree, your age, or what names you might have on your resume. Instead, we’re looking for motivated, compassionate people who can execute from the ground up. We also know that everyone has a unique career journey and experience comes in many forms. 

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