Junior Software Developer

7shifts is a scheduling and payroll platform designed to help restaurant teams thrive. With an easy-to-use app and industry-specific solutions, 7shifts saves time, reduces errors, and helps keep costs in check for over 55,000 restaurants. Our mission is to simplify team management and improve performance for restaurants, with a long-term vision of creating a thriving restaurant industry through the power of connected & engaged teams.

As a Junior Software Developer at 7shifts, you’ll play an active, hands-on role in building and improving our platform. You’ll work alongside experienced developers, product managers, and designers to ship features that make life easier for restaurant teams. Whether it’s solving technical problems, improving system reliability, or helping deliver a great user experience, your contributions will have a direct impact on our mission: to save restaurants time, reduce stress, and help teams thrive. You’ll be joining a supportive team and an Engineering Manager who will actively guide your growth. Through mentorship, pairing, and exposure to real production work, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to become a strong contributor.

We’re building an inclusive work environment that is representative of the diverse industry we have the pleasure of serving, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain software by writing, testing, and deploying backend services, APIs, and frontend features

• Collaborate with your team and work closely with developers, product, and design to solve problems together

• Learn our systems and participate in code reviews, pair programming, and maintenance work to build context

• Triage real issues and help investigate bugs or customer-reported problems and work with the team on solutions

• Grow your skills and ask thoughtful questions, seek feedback, and apply what you learn

• Take ownership and embrace a steep learning curve, take initiative, and make progress on your goals

What you bring:

• A degree or diploma in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field

• Foundational knowledge of web development and databases (e.g., you’ve built and deployed a web app, worked with relational data)

• Demonstrated curiosity and drive, personal projects, GitHub repos, or self-taught skills are all great signals

• A collaborative mindset, you’re a team player who communicates clearly and enjoys learning from others

• Self-starter attitude, you know how to manage your time, ask for help when needed, and keep momentum

• Exposure to AI tooling or development (e.g., ChatGPT API, Cursor, or personal projects using AI tools)

• Interest in solving real problems for customers and improving how restaurants work

It’d be even cooler if you had:

• Experience in SaaS and/or restaurant-tech, delivering customer-focused solutions

Our commitment to our Shifties:

• Opportunity: Our product is evolving in exciting ways, and we’re focused on delivering even more value to restaurants. This momentum creates real opportunities to learn and grow. Whether you’re honing your craft or exploring new paths, you’ll be supported and empowered to own your growth and impact a product shaping the future of the restaurant industry.

• Challenge: We’re tackling real problems in a fast-moving, complex industry. The work is scrappy and ambiguous, but meaningful. You’ll think critically, act with intention, and shape solutions that make a real difference for restaurant teams.

• Culture: We’re proud to be recognized among the best workplaces in North America. Guided by our mission and values, we move fast to solve meaningful problems and celebrate wins together. Whether through in-office and remote events, team offsites like Sparks, or everyday moments of connection, we create space for shared growth, collaboration, and fun.

• Equity: We’re a Series C, VC-backed SaaS company, and we believe everyone should share in the success they help create. When we build together, we grow together.

• Health and Wellness: We support Shifties in and outside of work, knowing that what people need can change over time. From day one, you’ll have access to benefits like health and dental, lifestyle spending accounts to a parental leave program built with flexibility in mind, to help you bring your best self to work.

• Flexibility: Our team is intentional around how and where we work, whether remotely, in person, or a mix of both. We prioritize candidates who thrive in a hybrid work environment with offices in Saskatoon and Toronto, ensuring in-person collaboration and connection when possible. Plus, we offer a flexible vacation policy to encourage everyone to recharge when needed. Oh, and our ‘90 Day Shift’ program lets Shift work from (almost) anywhere because who wouldn’t want to trade their desk for a beach view once in a while?

• Support: We set Shifties up for success with the tools they need, like the latest Apple tech, a home office setup, and some 7shifts swag to make it official. But support goes beyond day one. We’re serious about professional growth, offering coaching, feedback, development planning, and opportunities to grow from within.

We know you might not check every box, and that’s okay. If you’re excited about this role, inspired to contribute to a meaningful product, and eager to share ideas that drive real change, we’d love to hear from you. We’re building an inclusive team that reflects the diverse industry we serve, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We thank you for your interest in joining the 7shifts team!

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