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Intermediate Developer

LocationCalgary
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
DepartmentCertn
Company size51–200 people
First seen3w ago
Last seen2d ago
About Certn
At Certn, we’re changing how trust works with The World’s Easiest Background Check. We’ve raised $127M+, earned Deloitte Fast 50 recognition three years in a row, and we’re still only scratching the surface. Our goal is straightforward: help people move faster - into jobs, homes, and opportunities - by simplifying the path to trust.
We’re not a traditional background screening company. We’re a team of curious, collaborative builders who care about solving real problems for real people. We challenge each other, move fast, and have fun doing it. If you want to grow, make an impact, and help shape products used by millions, this is your place. Let’s build what’s next, together.
About the Role
As an Intermediate Developer, you’ll be involved in all software development activities as part of an Agile team, including estimating, sprint planning, software development life cycle activities, code reviews, research, deployments, and documentation. You’ll also provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, helping ensure the delivery of high-quality software that aligns with customer needs, technical architecture, development standards, and quality practices.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development (70%)
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Contribute as a developer in an agile team, collaborating with technical and non-technical team members, and working closely with database, back-end, and front-end stacks
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Ensure software deliverables align with the technical architecture, development standards, and quality practices
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Assist in building and executing integrated unit tests for all code modules
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Develop well-written, intent-revealing code
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Assist in ensuring observability of the team’s code and products, and monitor them in a live environment, ensuring high availability and reliability
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Produce thorough documentation outlining high-level architecture, flow, sequence diagrams, blockers, risks, and other technical considerations as needed
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Work on bugs that need immediate attention to unblock our customers
Teamwork & Collaboration (30%)
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Participate in peer review activities
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Participate in a learning environment through collaboration, shared knowledge, and leadership
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Work within the agile team to gather production metrics and stakeholder feedback and use them to iterate and grow team projects
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Mentor and guide junior developers
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Collaborate with senior developers to work on features of a big project
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Collaborate with product managers to get clarity on project requirements
Key Qualifications
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Strong understanding of relational databases and their usage in software development
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Strong proficiency in Python
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Demonstrated working experience in software development, with a focus on delivering high-quality software
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Have delivered at least one feature end-to-end in collaboration with other developers
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Basic understanding of REST APIs and their function in web development
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Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Bonus
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Proven expertise in Django and Django Rest Framework
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Experience delivering SaaS software in an agile environment
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Experience collaborating with product managers to define and clarify requirements, and ensuring successful delivery of software products
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Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs, with an understanding of best practices for authentication and authorization mechanisms
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Experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting deployed code on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in a professional/enterprise environment
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Experience working with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular
If you meet most, but not all, of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply. We recognize that strong candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we value the diversity of perspectives that brings.
Our Culture
Certn is a remote-first company with a high-performance edge. We value hustle, hunger, and helping each other win - but we also have a strict no-jerk policy. Ambition here is about lifting people up, not stepping on toes.
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We think like owners and execute with urgency.
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We’re customer-obsessed and always learning.
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We give real feedback and hold each other to high standards.
AI in Our Culture
We’re AI enthusiasts. From Ops to Legal, Product to People & Culture, we use AI to move faster, make smarter decisions, and build better experiences.
We believe in using AI intentionally - ethically, creatively, and always in service of delivering more for our customers and each other. Don’t worry if you’re not an expert; curiosity and a willingness to learn matter most.
What’s in it for you?
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32 days of paid time off per year
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Company-paid benefits that start on day 1
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Remote-friendly and supportive flexible remote arrangements
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Work-from-home allowance
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Professional development budget
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And a few more goodies!
Come As You Are
We’re committed to building a workplace that’s diverse, inclusive, and empowering for all. If you need accommodations to support any special needs at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know - we’ve got you.
One Last Thing…
Just so you know, the selected candidate will be required to complete a background check. This means you will get to see first hand what we do, and trust us, we do it REALLY well!
How We Hire
We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. That said, every rejection decision is made by a human. We encourage candidates to apply authentically and avoid relying solely on AI-generated responses, especially during interviews.
This posting is for a current, open position within Certn.
This opportunity is offered through HighlightTA, the on-demand talent team supporting Certn’s growth.
Connect with us and learn more:
Certn on LinkedIn
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