Software Engineer (various levels)

Who are we?

At Leadership Connect, we believe that relationships are everything in business and in life. Founded by two former CEOs of S&P 500 companies and a former presidential press secretary, our premier information service is built for developing relationships that impact decisions in government, business, and media. Utilizing deep research expertise and cutting‑edge technology, we help our clients win business and influence policy across various specialties and verticals. We are a close‑knit team dedicated to helping each of our users make a difference.

Leadership Connect Canada (LCC)

a subsidiary of Leadership Connect Inc., is our Canadian entity operating in the Quebec province. This opportunity requires an applicant to live and work within the Quebec province.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced full‑stack software engineer to provide a major contribution to the development of our next‑generation applications. As part of an experienced agile team, you will be responsible for the design and development of key products and applications using modern responsive web and mobile frameworks and powerful graph databases. You will actively collaborate with business stakeholders to anticipate emergent needs and support business agility. This is a tremendous opportunity to build, from the ground up, a leading‑edge solution using the latest responsive web frameworks.

Core Functions of the Role:

• Design and develop leading‑edge information distribution applications using the latest and emerging open‑source technologies.
• Support full stack development by applying Agile principles, including participating in sprint planning, design sessions, development, testing and deployment.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs, translating them into semantic, accessible, and performant HTML structures using modern CSS layout techniques.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability across various devices and browsers, adhering to web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
• Interact with a diverse, cohesive team to provide high‑quality client delivery.
• Demonstrate flexibility and attention to detail, working in a collaborative team environment using emerging technologies and modern software development practices.

About You:

• 6+ years (senior) OR 2+ years (mid‑level) experience as a software developer building web‑based products.
• A degree in Computer Science or related fields with emphasis on a complete understanding of Computer Science fundamentals.
• Experience writing clean, maintainable, and type‑safe code using TypeScript in conjunction with modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, browser rendering processes, and web performance optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in modern CSS layout methodologies (e.g., Flexbox, Grid) and experience with utility‑first CSS frameworks, particularly Tailwind CSS, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and experience building accessible user interfaces.
• Experience building scalable client applications with Next.js 14+, particularly utilizing the App Router. A solid understanding and experience with ReactJS principles are required.
• Knowledge of API design and development, including HTTP and REST principles (preferred)
• Experience with Git or other source control software
• Familiarity with Docker or other container‑based systems (preferred)

What Is It Like to Work Here?

We foster an environment that encourages all our team members to excel by offering competitive compensation for top talent. We believe in creating a friendly and enjoyable workplace, with regular team‑building events, happy hours, and more. Transparency is key within our company, and we hold monthly town halls led by our CEO to address questions regarding business plans, product direction, and company goals. In addition, we provide flexible PTO policies to ensure you can enjoy your time outside the office and focus on your personal life.

Are you ready to join our dynamic team and build meaningful relationships that make a difference? Apply today!

Benefits/Rewards:

• Awesome Extended Health Care Plan
• Dental Care
• Life & Disability insurance
• Health spending accounts
• Unlimited PTO!
• 12 Paid Holidays
• $3,000 Employee Referral Program
• Employer contribution to VRSP
• Rewards and recognition programs

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we still want to hear from you!

Leadership Connect is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to Leadership Connect we focus on evaluation based on key competencies needed for success in the position. We look forward to receiving your application!

Leadership Connect is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.