Senior Full Stack Developer – Node.js, React.js

STACK IT Recruitment

Senior Full Stack Developer at a software company developing enterprise applications using Node.js and React. Collaborating with a product team to deliver high-quality solutions across the full stack.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeWaterloo • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full stack web application development, with a strong focus on Node.js and React. Proficient in building scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture while ensuring high performance and maintainability.

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Node.js DevelopmentReact Application DevelopmentREST API DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureCI/CD Pipeline Implementation

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptAsynchronous ProgrammingPostgreSQLRabbitMQAgile/Scrum MethodologiesSoftware ArchitectureScalable Application DesignTechnical DocumentationCode ReviewTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsJenkinsKafka

Industry Keywords

SaaS ApplicationsFrontend Development PracticesBackend ServicesMessaging Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptJenkinsKafkaMariaDBMicroservicesMySQLNode.jsPostgresRabbitMQReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise web applications using Node.js and React
Build scalable backend services and RESTful APIs supporting modern SaaS applications
Develop responsive, intuitive user interfaces using React and modern frontend development practices
Design and implement solutions within a microservices architecture
Develop integrations using RabbitMQ or similar messaging technologies
Work with PostgreSQL and other relational databases to support scalable, high-performance applications
Participate in application architecture, feature design, and technical planning discussions
Translate user stories and product requirements into well-designed technical solutions
Perform code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices
Troubleshoot complex issues across frontend, backend, APIs, messaging services, and databases
Help establish and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools
Write clear technical documentation to support long-term maintainability
Collaborate closely with Product to ensure solutions meet both technical and business requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of professional experience developing full stack web applications
Strong commercial experience developing backend services with Node.js
Extensive experience building modern frontend applications using React
Strong understanding of JavaScript, asynchronous programming, and REST API development
Experience working within a microservices architecture
Hands-on experience with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or another messaging platform
Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, or similar relational databases
Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar technologies
Strong understanding of software architecture, scalable application design, and engineering best practices
Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and the confidence to contribute to technical discussions
Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, well-documented code.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive vacation and personal days to help maintain a healthy work-life balance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits to support your overall well-being
Annual professional development allowance to support continued learning and technical growth