Junior Full Stack Systems Developer

At Clearway we are committed to every project. We pride ourselves on a keen work ethic and more importantly, the talent and skill of our people. In fact, the Clearway Staff is the reason why so many organizations turn to us for the most complex construction assignments. That is how we’ve evolved from a sewer and watermain contractor, to one of Canada’s most reputable construction companies with as many capabilities as there are needs.

Clearway has been operating for more than 50 years, specializing in sewers and watermains, transportation, dry utilities, shoring, road reconstruction, bridges, concrete forming, marine, environmental remediation and treatment plants / pumping stations.

 
If you are looking to work for a growing company who values the contribution of its employees and you demonstrate creativity, ingenuity, initiative and a high-level commitment then we are the company for you. We offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities, with room to grow, learn and excel.

Summary: 

The Junior Full Stack Systems Developer supports the software development team by designing, building, and maintaining responsive applications using technologies like Python and React. This role focuses on improving system tools, developing new features, and ensuring high code quality through testing and documentation. The developer also contributes to process efficiency by creating tools for estimating workflows and assisting in troubleshooting application issues. Additionally, they collaborate with pre-construction and operations staff to ensure accurate data translation and support business objectives.

The Junior Full Stack Systems Developer will report directly to the Manager, Software Product Development.

Location: Clearway's Head Office – Maple, ON.

Hours of Operations: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 

As a heavy civil contractor, Clearway’s workforce requirements can fluctuate with project schedules and anticipated contract awards. We are currently seeking skilled candidates to join our team and encourage qualified applicants to submit their application.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the development team to design, build, and maintain responsive applications using Python, HTML/CSS, React, etc.

Identify areas for improvement within the systems tools and develop new features to enhance functionality and user experience.

Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices and coding standards, including participating in peer code reviews (e.g., reviewing PRs).

Conduct thorough testing of new features and updates to ensure they meet quality standards and function as intended.

Assist in deploying updates through established production workflows (e.g., AWS, Docker).

Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code repositories, ensuring collaborative and organized development practices.

Create and maintain new tools and processes to streamline and improve the efficiency of the estimating process, including ongoing data management within PostgreSQL (e.g., maintaining and updating structured datasets).

Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues in existing applications, ensuring high availability and performance, and responding to support requests as needed.

Maintain comprehensive documentation of system changes, new features, and debugging processes to support ongoing maintenance and future development.

Build an operation manual for use, updating and continued development of estimating process to specifications of department head

Learn the basic structure and function of estimating and costing levels, packets and resources, and apply structure as part of process development.

Organize personal activities and respond effectively and efficiently to the business objectives set by the manager.

Provide general assistance to pre-construction and operations staff in the proper translation and interpretation of data and metrics.

Requirements:

0-2+ years of experience building a full-stack web application

An undergraduate from a four-year college or university, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field

Ability to create secure, scalable, and performant code using Python, React, Django, or equivalent

Experience with deploying solutions in cloud environments using AWS

Experience with modern database technologies (e.g. MySQL, SQL, PostgreSQL)

Experience with Git for version control, including branching, merging, and pull requests, managing code changes and collaborating effectively with team members.

Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills

Excellent MS Office skills (with a focus on MS Excel in a corporate context)

An interest in the Construction Industry

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada – no work permit sponsorship is available for this position.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary with annual cost of living increases

Annual Bonus Program

Group RRSP with 100% Matching

100% Company Paid Benefits

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Vacation & Personal Days, plus Paid Holiday Shutdown

Parental Leave Top-up Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Free On-site Parking

Casual Dress

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 (CAD)

The posted salary range is intended to provide transparency and may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

AODA:

Clearway is committed to maintaining an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.