Software Developer I

Key Accountabilities Job Title Important Tasks / Activities / Outcomes Feature Development & Maintenance * Build small to medium features across Dahrouge’s SaaS products and client websites, following team standards and designs. * Fix bugs and perform maintenance on existing applications, keeping them stable for clients. * Own assigned stories from start to finish, with code review and support from senior developers. * Turn designs into responsive, accessible pages that pass accessibility and performance checks. * Participate in project planning and estimation session with stakeholders. Data Collection & Integrations * Maintain and improve the scheduled scrapers that collect data from external websites and sources. * Detect and promptly fix a scraper when a source changes or stops working. * Clean, validate and load collected data into company databases. * Help build and maintain integrations with external data services, such as mapping and spatial (GIS) services. Client Websites * Turn designs into responsive, accessible pages that look like the design. * Ensure sites pass accessibility and performance checks before release. * Check work before release so changes don’t break existing features. Code Quality & Collaboration * Write automated tests and clear documentation alongside new code, not after. * Use AI coding tools responsibly: review, test and be able to explain every line they produce. * Follow the team’s standards for code, security and version control. * Participate in Git-based workflows, pull requests and code review. * Explain progress, problems and technical topics clearly to developers and non-technical colleagues. Position Requirements Requirements Required Education * Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience * 1 to 2 years of professional software development experience. Designations & Certifications * None required. * Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) or machine-learning specializations are considered an asset. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Solid Python: HTTP requests, parsing HTML and JSON, and working with data in pandas. * Solid React and TypeScript, including building components and pages in Next.js. * Writing automated tests with pytest, Vitest or similar. * SQL and relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL. * HTML and CSS, and turning a design into a responsive, accessible page. * Git, pull requests and code review. * Able to use an AI coding assistant and explain every line it writes. * Able to work through problems independently and explain technical topics to non-developers. Assets (Nice to have): * GIS and spatial data: GeoPandas, Shapely, PostGIS, ESRI REST services, or QGIS. * A headless CMS such as Payload, or Astro. * Docker and GitHub Actions. * Microsoft Azure. * An interest in mining, exploration or geoscience. * Able to communicate in French. Working Conditions Office Work * Primarily works in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to physical hazards. * May encounter high-stress situations, especially when dealing with multiple projects and tight deadlines. * This position requires that the candidate will be in front of a computer for long periods, up to 8 hours a day. * Potential discomfort when working with computers for long periods may happen. Overall * A strong commitment to safety is required, with adherence to protocols. * Clear communication is essential for safety and maintaining a supportive work environment. Experience Required * 1 - 2 years: Professional software development experience Education Required * Bachelor's degree or better in Computer Science or related field