The Descartes

Descartes is one of the most broadly deployed logistics and supply chain technology companies in the world. More than 26,000 customers around the globe use our cloud-based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information. With record financial performance for more than 16 years, we lead the industry in innovation investment. Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq:DSGX, TSX:DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and offices and partners around the world.

Senior Software Developer

Location

Canada

Posted

15 days ago

Salary

C$100K - C$120K / year

Seniority

Senior

Job Description

Senior Software Developer

The Descartes

Role Description Descartes GroundCloud is scaling a unified platform that powers safety, compliance, and operations for delivery fleets across North America. This role exists to accelerate the evolution of that platform building reliable, high-impact features that directly improve how tens of thousands of drivers and dispatchers work every day. - Within 60 days of joining, is contributing meaningfully to new feature development — shipping real, value-added functionality end-to-end. 90% of those contributions require no hotfix or rollback within 30 days of release. - Within 90 days, develops a working understanding of the GroundCloud business, our customers and their workflows, and the full breadth of product functionality including how internal teams, customer support, and escalation processes operate. Can contextualize their technical work within the broader customer experience. - After the initial 90 day ramp period, consistently meets sprint commitments on 85%+ of in-flight work, delivering end-to-end features independently with minimal oversight. - Within the first year, develops deep expertise across more than one system or product domain, becoming a trusted voice on technical decisions in those areas. - Acts as a force multiplier on the team. Code reviews and participation in technical design discussions consistently improve quality, surface risk early, and unblock teammates. - Brings customer and business context into the discovery and design process. Asks sharp questions, pushes back constructively on scope, identifies leaner implementation paths, and helps the team find ways to validate value before committing to full feature investment. Qualifications - Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript (ES2022+), HTML, and CSS. - Experience building modular frontends using modern frameworks (Vue 3 preferred, React acceptable). - Solid backend development experience in Python (Django, Django REST Framework). - Proven ability to design and consume RESTful APIs at scale. - Experience with testing frameworks (Vitest, PyTest, Cypress) in a TDD environment. - Familiarity with PostgreSQL/PostGIS and working with relational + geospatial data. - Experience with cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred), Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Requirements - Writes clean, maintainable, well-tested code using modern workflows (feature flags, short-lived branches, daily merges). - Comfortable operating in fast-paced, agile environments with frequent production deployments. - Strong understanding of system design trade-offs and scalability considerations. Benefits - Impact: Your work directly affects the daily experience and safety of tens of thousands of drivers. - Ownership: High autonomy to design, build, and ship meaningful features end-to-end. - Growth: Opportunities to expand scope into architecture, mentorship, and technical leadership. - Environment: Fast-moving, collaborative team with a strong engineering culture and high standards. - Technology: Modern stack including Vue 3, Python, GCP, Kubernetes, and real-time data systems. - Visibility: Direct influence on product direction and exposure to cross-functional leadership. Culture Add: TEAM Values - We value team members who communicate with transparency, sharing information openly and building trust across functions. - You bring excellence and expertise to your craft, holding a high bar for quality while continuously improving your skills. - You demonstrate accountability by owning outcomes, following through on commitments, and taking responsibility for results. - You are driven by metrics, using data and experimentation to inform decisions and deliver measurable impact. Aptitudes - Smart: Able to quickly understand complex systems, connect ideas across domains, and make sound judgments under ambiguity. - Curious: Actively seeks to understand customer problems, emerging technologies, and better ways of working. - Candid: Defaults to transparency even when it's uncomfortable. Surfaces blockers early, admits mistakes quickly, and gives feedback that is honest, specific, and kind. - Low-Ego: Puts the team's success above personal credit. Welcomes challenge to their ideas and stays composed under friction. - Product-Minded: Naturally curious about why a feature matters, not just how to build it. Location & Salary Range This is a remote position, and the salary range for this role is $100,000–$120,000 CAD. Compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills as well as the years of experience you have. Join Us As we scale, we’re looking for new doers, collaborators and innovators to join Descartes in uniting the people and technology that move the world as the Global Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology.

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