Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.

Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents. As one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and Great Place to Work, we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can’t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture, feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our values & principles include: 

• We make our clients successful - we do what’s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

This is a hybrid position based in our Montreal office (3 days in office)

One of our most dynamic and exciting software teams is looking for a Senior Software Developer, to guide us in technology choices and architecture design as our department grows.

Joining the Digital Workflow team, you will design and implement web-based applications to automate industrial machines - from simulating them in the Cloud, all the way to operating them on the shopfloor - including backend and databases, user interfaces, CI/CD pipeline, and everything in-between.

As a Senior Software Developer, you will participate in the most critical tasks of our department: injecting velocity in the most important ones, problem-solving the most complex ones. You will collaborate closely with our team leads, product managers, QA developers, CTO and CSO, and also provide mentorship to our more junior members. More specifically, you will:

• Participate in all aspects of the software lifecycle, from defining requirements, designing models, to implementing and testing, and finally, deployment and maintenance.
• Do hands on full stack web development (Javascript): implementing the back-end engine needed to interact with the existing Vention tech stack, as well as our graphical user interfaces that allow customers to interact with their industrial machine in a code-free way.
• Develop and maintain thorough documentation for all developed models and associated code.
• Design and lead crucial technical projects and initiatives across teams and departments.
• Work closely with leadership: software team leads, product managers, etc.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.

• 7+ years experience in software development (preferably with javascript)
• Experience with JavaScript, Python, and with web development frameworks such as React
• Experience in designing responsive systems (embedded and cloud/web)
• Understanding of distributed system design and the related technical challenges
• A strong ownership of all aspects throughout the SDLC and beyond
• Strong sense of responsibility, to show ownership over full, end-to-end solutions
• Love of new challenges and ability to work in fast-paced environment

How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fueled and ready for your day
• Global comprehensive health plans so you feel your best
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Challenge
• Decision & Offer

‍Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion. 

We’re passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!

If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway! We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well.