Rapid Prototyping Engineer (Junior / Entry Level)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Rapid Prototyping Engineer (Junior / Entry Level)

Location : Toronto, ON (On-site)

Job Type : Full-Time

Reports to : Head of IT & Engineering

About Fulfillment IQ (FIQ)

Fulfillment IQ is redefining whats possible in logistics and supply chain technology. As a leading consultancy and solutions partner, we help brands, retailers, and 3PLs solve complex challengesfrom selecting modern tech stacks to building custom software and deploying enterprise platforms.

Our globally distributed team of engineers, strategists, and logistics experts blends deep technical experience with practical industry knowledge. We value experimentation, fast learning, and clear execution. If you're early in your career and want to build real products that make real impact, this is the place to grow.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Rapid Prototyping Engineer (13 years experience) who is passionate about building quick, functional prototypes using Python, Next.js, MongoDB, and modern AI-assisted workflows.

This role is ideal for a strong junior developer who loves to explore, assemble solutions quickly, debug across the full stack, and use AI coding tools to accelerate development while maintaining code quality and reliability.

You'll work in short, focused cycles to turn ideas into functional proof-of-concepts that validate technical direction before they evolve into production-grade MVPs.

What Youll Do

Rapid Prototyping & Development

• Build quick proof-of-concepts using Python (FastAPI preferred), Next.js / React, MongoDB, REST / GraphQL APIs.
• Use AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate development.
• Integrate data sources, SDKs, and public APIs into working prototype applications.
• Implement simple front-end UIs for demos and functional flows using js, Tailwind, React Hooks, and basic component libraries.

Debugging & Problem-Solving (Critical Skill)

AI-Assisted Development

Iteration & Feedback

Quality, Security & Best Practices

Documentation & Handoff

Required Skills & Experience (13 Years)

Core Technical Skills

Python (FastAPI, Flask, or similar)

REST APIs

Frontend console errors

AI-Assisted Coding (Modern Trend)

DevOps & Cloud Basics (Trending for junior roles)

(Not deep expertisejust working knowledge)

Modern Tooling & Practices

Postman / Thunder Client

Extra Nice to Have Skills (Based on current market trends)

(Not required, but strong differentiators)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Why Youll Love Working Here

Work That Matters

Your prototypes will influence real-world logistics operations and become the foundation of production systems used by major brands.

Career Growth

As a junior engineer, you will receive :

Flexibility & Culture

Were a remote-first team with flexible work arrangements and a culture that values curiosity, experimentation, and learning.

Benefits & Perks