MEAN Stack Developer

*Hiring in Montreal, Toronto, or Remote in Canada* 

Team Size: Startup (under 10)

Check out our current team at: www.getcrescendo.co

The Dev Team at Crescendo:

Join a team of passionate developers on a mission to make the tech industry more inclusive! As an early team member at Crescendo you will help shape the platform from the ground up in a quickly growing startup. You'll learn from top development and startup mentors from companies like Google, Techstars, Microsoft, and Amazon. 

At Crescendo we all wear many hats - you'll get to experience early-stage startup life to the fullest and build impactful tools that are being rolled out in some of North America's most forward-thinking companies.

What you need to know/have:

As a MEAN Stack developer at Crescendo, you'll be responsible for building and testing new features based on user and customer input, and shipping these out to our live userbase on a weekly basis. You'll work closely with two other developers and our CTO to prioritize and plan features, and will have a say in the product roadmap. 

Technical Skills:  

• Proven experience with Node.js and MongoDB (we do not require you to have a degree - we'd rather see your work!)
• Experience deploying to cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP preferred)
• Knowledge of test-driven development
• Knowledge of agile methodology and continuous integration

We're looking for someone who:  

• Takes pride in building well-architected systems
• Enjoys exchanging knowledge with teammates
• Is open to other perspectives and honest when things don't go as planned
• Cares about the end user
• Plans before they build

Benefits of working at Crescendo:  

• Flexible hours and remote work possible  
• Vacation, Health & Dental, Office Space, and a bunch of other perks!
• Access to amazing technical and business mentors, including ones from the global Techstars network  
• Your choice of Mac or PC
• Join a caring, innovative team where diversity thrives

FAQ:

What is Crescendo built on? - Node, Mongo, Slack APIs, and Azure (including Cosmos, Functions, App Service, Bot Service)

How can I convince you I'm right for the job? - Show us your work! Ideally you can show us projects you've built running live on the web, which you've built yourself or contributed to as part of a team. We want to get a sense for your work and working style, so share anything you think is relevant.

What's the culture like? - At Crescendo, we value the unique perspectives that every individual brings to our team. From day one, we've baked honesty, open-mindedness, and love of learning into the core of our culture, from the way we make big decisions to the way we write our code. As a member of our team you will be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, to challenge each other in a healthy, collaborative way, and to teach and learn from each other on the daily. It is through diversity that we see the world in new ways, and through inclusion that we all thrive and succeed together.

How much experience do I need? - At Crescendo, we don't measure your experience in years, but in demonstrated skill. If you're passionate about our problem and think you can contribute to solving it, please apply. We love candidates with growth potential!

How much funding have you raised? - We just closed a round of $400k led by 3 Venture Capital firms and a variety of Angel Investors. 

Who are your customers? - Our current customers are a variety of well-known tech brands such as Wealthsimple, ASICS, and Universe.