We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our Open Team! As a Senior Software Developer on the Open Team, you will be tasked with solving complex engineering challenges, fostering a culture of excellence through mentorship, and leading initiatives to enhance our software and team processes. Our Spare HQ is in Vancouver - BC, but this position is open to remote work options across Canada. If you like coming into an office, you can work from our HQ as desired, and we also provide a co-working stipend for those who wish to work in an office outside Vancouver. About this role ✨ In this role you will… Work on innovative products, including Open Fleets, Engage, and Workflows. Drive team success by setting an example through your work, providing guidance, and leading the team towards achieving results. Take ownership of improving our software architecture and technology, as well as refine team processes to optimize performance. Collaborate with and mentor engineers of all levels. Review code authored by teammates, enhancing code quality and maintainability. Actively participate in team operations, contributing ideas to meet customer needs. Contribute and lead design discussions related to code architecture. Iterate and improve current development processes to ensure top-tier uptime and efficiency. Ensure Open Team achieves its OKRs by delivering high-quality, reliable features executed with velocity. About you ✨ You have… 4+ professional years of experience as a full-stack software developer; An ability to manage relationships and communication with many stakeholders, including internal colleagues, customers, and API integration partners; A strong understanding of the business and strategic factors involved in software development projects, with the ability to prioritize tasks and accurately estimate the time needed to complete your work; You have worked in a tech-focused company and better yet if you grew within that company; You have a strong history of navigating the software problem-solving process, including engaging in discussions, exploring multiple solutions, and critically evaluating each option. It will be considered a plus: Experience working with 3rd party API integrations; Experience with Javascript/Typescript; Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and/or GCP; Experience working on SaaS platforms; Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting. At Spare, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined. We also do our best to respond to all applications we receive. About the Open Team: The Open Team at Spare develops and maintains innovative products that empower our partners to run efficient and comprehensive mobility operations. We own Open Fleets, a robust integration framework for real-time trip dispatching to external systems like Uber; Engage, a user-friendly platform for managing internal processes such as rider eligibility and complaints; and Workflows, a flexible self-serve automation tool that helps teams focus on what really matters. Our team is dedicated to building scalable, forward-thinking solutions that drive progress in the mobility space and adapt to diverse use cases. About Spare Spare's mission is empowering everyone to unlock the potential of mobility. Spare is the future of shared transportation. We’re revolutionizing how the busy mom from Dallas, the retired teacher from Oslo or the aspiring entrepreneur from Tokyo experiences transportation, by partnering with transportation providers around the world to enable worry-free, efficient, flexible, and automated on-demand solutions. From the daily commute to non-emergency hospital visits, last-minute lunches, and leisurely trips to the museum, our technology makes people’s lives easier and transit more equitable both for those with specialized mobility needs and those without. With Spare’s Platform, which includes a feature-rich admin web-panel, as well as rider and driver apps, transportation providers can break free from para and microtransit silos and provide holistic demand-responsive services that give each rider exactly what they need. We also help cities easily optimize their transit network so that the entire transportation ecosystem works better together. At Spare, nothing is impossible. We think safe, affordable, scalable and eventually autonomous transportation is the right way forward. Join us for the ride! Guiding Principles At Spare, we don't have a strict set of values, but rather a set of Guiding Principles that represent the most successful people at Spare. ️ Take Ownership ️ Growth Mindset Execute with Urgency Drive Results No Assholes Customer-Obsession Department Engineering Employment Type Full Time Location Remote (Canada) Workplace type Fully remote Compensation $155,575 - $175,161 / year Reporting To Andrew Greenan