Lead Product/Full-Stack Engineer (Remote - Canada)

About LetterheadWith Letterhead, your newsletters do all the work for you. We help publishers and marketers engage their audience, create great content products, and generate revenue, with software that can automate and support the entire process through machine learning.

We're a venture-backed scaleup on a journey to change how online engagement happens through meaningful, first-party content.

Our founders came from the media industry, building a national network of local email newsletters, and spun out Letterhead in 2022 to help every organization master email.

Our teamWe're a diverse team of internally-motivated, open-minded people who want to be the best at what we do. We value intellectual curiosity, candor, and a sense of urgency.

When we hire, we look for cultural contribution rather than culture fit : what will each new person add to our team as we grow?

This position is remote and this person can sit anywhere in Canada, with a preference for candidates in Quebec. We are a global team and prioritize great people over location.

Our Company ValuesUsers first : we're here to help our customers, and we put their experience and priorities first.Great and fast : we deliver top-quality work and experiences at high speed, every time.

Extreme ownership : we take pride in owning our work and owning the mission, even when something’s not my job, we work together to make it happen.

What we’re looking for : Technical skills Frontend Development : Advanced proficiency in Vue.js and Nuxt.jsStrong expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptDeep experience with frontend state management (Vuex)Backend Development : Expert-level proficiency in PHP and Laravel frameworkExtensive experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architectureAdvanced knowledge of SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)Full-Stack Integration : Proven track record of integrating frontend and backend systemsDemonstrated ability to work effectively with high-volume and scalable systemsIn-depth knowledge of server-side rendering with Nuxt.

jsTesting and Debugging : Mastery of unit testing and end-to-end testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, PHPUnit)Strong debugging and performance profiling skillsExperience in developing load testing infrastructure and simulating high-volume traffic would be an assetVersion Control : Expertise with Git and version control workflows (GitFlow, etc.

Deployment and CI / CD : Advanced understanding of CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)Extensive experience with deployment processes and toolsUser Experience (UX) : Deep understanding of UX principles and best practicesProven experience working closely with designers to implement user-centric featuresSecurity : Comprehensive knowledge of web application security best practicesExtensive experience with authentication and authorization mechanismsManagement skills Coaching and Leadership : Lead a team of Full Stack Developers in designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality software solutionsInter-company Collaboration and Communication : Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.

Industry Leader : Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our technology stack and development processes.

Responsibilities Help design and implement complex software solutions using PHP / Laravel.Offer technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Review code to ensure it meets coding standards and best practices.Lead initiatives for continuous improvement to enhance the development process and software quality.

Work closely with product management and engineering teams to define technical requirements and set project timelines.Help fix technical-related issues affecting customers.

Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to suggest innovative solutions.Other duties as assignedExperience Professional Experience : 5+ years of experience in full-stack development rolesExperience in a B2B SaaS startup environment, preferably as a technical lead or seniorExperience with email and marketing technology is a plusPrior experience with generative AI would be considered a major assetEducational Background : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)What we offer you : Remote-first and always workplace4 weeks paid time off with tenure increasesFully covered health, dental and vision for you and your family401k options with matchStock optionsGenerous disability and life insurance optionsLearning and development budgetThe chance to make an impact at a fast-growing and successful scaleup companyLetterhead is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other protected status.

Any gender-specific terms should be understood to be applicable to all genders and not sex or gender limited.Salary is based on location, work experience and internal equity.#J-18808-Ljbffr