Fall 2023 Co-Op Junior Software Developer

Be a part of the future of work for everyone!
Co-op Students Only
TUW provides an interactive and engaging platform to connect skilled freelance creatives with businesses and individuals looking to delocalize their content needs. We are an online marketplace and service collaboration platform for those looking to work with creatives and we kick SaaS! Meaning we know what our industry needs and we are providing the tools to achieve their goals and a whole lot more. We have a sensational community of creatives and a passionate, driven, and ever growing customer base.
Behind the scenes at The Urban Writers, we have dedicated ourselves to establishing the ultimate hybrid workspace culture. We work online, and for local employees, we welcome you to our beautiful Oakville office on the days that suit you best each week. We're committed to mutual growth because we believe everyone has a role to play, no matter how big or small. Every individual who enters our community is a vital player in the continued growth and success of our company.
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Why work with us?

• Hybrid option with flexible schedules
• We treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Remote work friendly environment
• Beautiful office location, snacks and games room! Free parking
• Happy Birthday Policy (you get your birthday off!)

Junior Software Developer
We are seeking an individual who is eager to challenge themselves and work collaboratively with our team. Somebody who writes beautiful code and pays attention to the details. You will play a role in creating our new beautiful, interactive, and intuitive platform that will leave our users saying they cannot live without The Urban Writers. Mindset is everything. If you are bold and committed to growth and improvement then keep reading!
How You'll Help Build The Future

• Write, modify, review, optimize and debug code
• Work with a DevOps mindset with consideration for performance, optimization, refactoring, and data integrity
• Support project-related activities
• Design and implement new features
• Participate in testing and quality control
• Provide or grow into a position of technical leadership within the project team
• Review peer code and architecture to ensure compliance with Company development standards and industry best practices
• Have the chance to act as an advisor and lead the team

What You Bring To The Role

• A good grasp of relational databases
• A good understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery), Git
• Computer Science background
• 1 year of Software Development experience

Nice To Have

• Data model design (relational)
• Experience in developing RESTful web APIs
• Experience with Bootstrap CSS Framework
• Experience with test automation/unit testing

Accommodation is available upon request during the recruitment process and beyond.