Engineer IV Hybrid

WHO WE ARE
When it comes to health were always looking for waysto push for better. Its why we were founded in the first 1957 ourfounder pharmacist William Wilkinson witnessed a mother sacrifice her healthby forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughters prescription. Heknew there had to be a better way. So he introduced North Americas firstprepaid drug plan and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a missionto support better health for all Canadians.

We arent just a health and benefits company. Werethe only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage andcare together all in one place.
Were noble challengers purposefully building a betterway and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach thattakes care of the mind and body.

Our mission is to create better health for allCanadians and we know that starts with our employees.

THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL

Base Salary: CAD $90903.00 - 113628.00

We are seeking a highly skilled motivated and experienced Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. As a Software Engineer IV in GreenShield Labs you will have the opportunity to work on the new Green Shield One Platform team contributing to the development of innovative software solutions.

At GreenShield were on a mission to deliver coverage and care all in one place. As the first organization in Canada to be both a payer (offering insurance and administering benefits) and a provider (offering health services like mental health and pharmacy) were uniquely positioned to simplify healthcare access and improve health outcomes for all Canadians.
GreenShield Labs is the dedicated technology team building the future of that mission: GreenShield. This digital platform is our cornerstone for creating a connected and personalized healthcare experience. The One Platform team that youll be joining is the benefits administration team inside of GreenShield.
As a non-profit our success isnt measured in shareholder value but in the real-world impact we create by reinvesting our earnings into community health initiatives.

We launched GreenShield in early 2025 and were just getting started. We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our team and take a leading role in building what comes next. You wont just be maintaining legacy code; youll be developing critical net-new features from the ground up.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop new backend services and features using NodeJS and TypeScript. Experience with NestJS a plus.
• Develop new frontend features in React and TypeScript. Experience with NextJS a plus.
• Shape the future of our platform by participating in and contributing to key architectural decisions.
• Solve complex and often ambiguous problems to create simple scalable and high-performance solutions for our users.
• Collaborate closely with product managers designers and other engineers experience with scrum or agile a plus.
• Champion engineering excellence by writing clean testable code participating in pair programming sessions and conducting thoughtful code reviews.
• Develop and maintain clear technical documentation to support a culture of shared knowledge.

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

Were looking for a creative and autonomous engineer who is comfortable navigating ambiguity and enjoys turning complex challenges into elegant technical solutions. While we value experience were more interested in your skills your problem-solving approach and what youve built.

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated ability in building shipping and maintaining backend or full-stack web applications. We typically see this level of skill in engineers with 5 years of experience but we encourage you to apply if you believe your track record fits the roles impact.
• Fullstack Expertise: Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks on the frontend and backend such as and React. Familiarity with the NestJS and NextJs framework is a significant plus.
  Database Knowledge: Solid understanding of relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL including schema design and query optimization.
• API Development: Significant experience with RESTful API design and development best practices.
• Cloud Environment: Experience deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment (GCP is a plus but AWS/Azure experience is also valuable).
• Agile Mindset: You thrive in a collaborative agile environment (we use Scrum) and are comfortable with practices like CI/CD and pair programming.
• Problem-Solving Skills: You are a self-starter who can take a high-level requirement with product direction ask the right questions and architect and execute a solution.
• Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts.

Why Work With Us

• Exceptional Benefits: As a benefits provider we practice what we preach. Receive comprehensive health dental and wellness benefits for you and your family.
• Work with Purpose: Join a non-profit organization where your work directly contributes to improving healthcare access for Canadians who need it most.
• Technical Challenge & Growth: Work on a modern tech stack ( TypeScript GCP) with a focus on greenfield projects and have a real say in the technical direction of our products.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive agile team that values shared learning through practices like pair programming.
  
  

If you are a talented Software Engineer who is passionate about creating high-quality web applications we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

THE CULTURE
We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just ameans to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyones voice is heard andvalued. Because thats what it takesto create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And weredriven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that yourworkplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. Thats why we provide aplace where you can be inspired challenged and rewarded.

Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.

We believe our people arecritical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger smarter andmore informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diversebackgrounds perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture topositively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isnt just about personalachievements its about making adifference together.

Heres to Better Health for All!

AFEW MORE DETAILS
Proficiency in English is requiredfor this position. As part of this role you will be required to communicatewith colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for thisposition we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their rolescollaborate and communicate effectively and contribute to the success of ourorganization.

GS supports diversity equity andinclusion in our teams and communities and we value the unique contributionsmade by all. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly to everyrequirement we invite you to apply. We encourage applications fromall candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislationthroughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let usknow of any accommodation through Information received relating toaccommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information givesGS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability forspecific positions future opportunities or for your personnel file. Yourrésumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by theOrganization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used foraggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).

AI Usage - GreenShield leverages AI to help produce Job Descriptions and ideate on interview questions. We also leverage AI for interview transcription support.

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