Jobs - Backend Software Developer

Hexoskin is looking for a Backend software developer to join its R&D team.

Work environment

The Backend developer will be in charge of developing and maintaining the Hexoskin server API. She/he will introduce new features and participate in the development of sustainable and deployable Django Restful API and microservices.

She/he will work within the Web development team and interact with the biomedical and application teams. We are results-oriented and passionate about delivering leading innovative products to a large international community.

Responsibilities

• Develop new software features for the web API and maintain existing Hexoskin products.
• Provide design documents and prepare detailed planning and estimates.
• Investigate potential issues, errors, inconsistencies, anomalies, etc.
• Evaluate, test and update software applications to support our clients.
• Support 3rd party developers to integrate with our API.
• Participate in the Code Review process.
• Use efficiently the development environment, compiling tools, version control and bug tracking systems for all software projects.

Competencies

• 5 years of experience minimum.
• Excellent understanding of OOP concepts.
• Knowledge of design patterns and SOLID principles.
• Strong knowledge of relational database such as postgreSQL, mySQL.
• Experience with Python, Django, Flask, fastAPI (asset).
• Experience with Typescript, Javascript, CSS (asset).
• Experience with linux and Windows (asset).
• Knowledge of docker and kubernetes.
• Knowledge of API security (oauth2, OICD, etc).
• Experience in best practices of software versioning and control (GitHub, Bitbucket).
• Ability to write clean, concise and maintainable code.
• Strong understanding of software testing methods, principles and tools.
• Good adaptation skills.

Skills and qualities:

• Be action-oriented
• Be customer-oriented
• Be attentive to his teammates and listen to them
• Have interpersonal communication skills
• Know how to learn from experiences, including failures

What we offer

• Health-related projects (health research, cardiology, sleep medicine, space missions, etc.).
• Fast growing startup, recognized as an industry leader in wearable health tech.
• Lots of opportunities to innovate and take initiatives.
• You get to work with the latest wearable health devices.
• Retirement fund contributions.
• Stock options.
• Work-life balance.
• Health benefits and more.

Hexoskin

Hexoskin is the leader & pioneer in non-invasive sensors, software, data science & AI services. Founded in 2006 in Montréal, Hexoskin’s mission is to record and organize personal health information and make it accessible and useful.

Hexoskin provides solutions and services directly to customers & researchers in security, defense & aerospace, first responders, pharmaceuticals, academics, and healthcare organizations. Mention the pumpkin to let us know you've read this until the end.

Hexoskin’s headquarters are located at 5800 St-Denis, close to public transit (Metro Rosemont), a 5-minute walk from the Plateau and Mile-End, and a few steps from the bike path on Des Carrières.

We are a fast-growing team that promotes a diverse, talented, and skilled workforce. Hexoskin promotes an inclusive culture, work-life balance, flexible hours schedule and work from home when possible. Women, visible minorities, indigenous people and people with disabilities are invited to apply.