Staff Engineer, Kitchener

Opportunity

We’re a small, dedicated team with big ambitions — and we’re looking for a Staff Engineer (Full Stack) who’s ready to help us scale fast and think even bigger. You won’t just ship features — you’ll help define the architecture, culture, and velocity of our product development team. You’ll be hands‑on in the codebase, leading by example, and helping Capio evolve into a high‑performing, scalable platform used by thousands.Key Responsibilities

Lead full‑stack development efforts—from designing scalable backend systems to crafting seamless front‑end experiences. Partner with leadership to shape the product direction and technical roadmap. Collaborate with engineering leaders to make critical architectural decisions around performance, scalability, and reliability.Mentor and collaborate with a team of dedicated engineers, fostering speed and quality in equal measure. Build clean, efficient, and maintainable code across the stack (React, Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, etc.). Thrive in a fast‑paced startup environment where initiative, creativity, and execution matter most.What you bring to the table

A builder’s mindset — bias toward action, curiosity, and constant iteration. Strong product sense — you care about user experience as much as elegant code. Great communication skills. Demonstrated ownership and pride in the quality of the software you work on, and the way that it succeeds in meetingthe needs of its users.Knowledge of a variety of programming paradigms and languages, design patterns, tech stacks and frameworks—and the trade‑offs entailed in choosing among them. Ability to explain and defend an informed opinion while maintaining an open mind. Experience with engineering practices and processes which promote incrementalism, frequent delivery and tight feedback loops—without sacrificing quality.Ideal Experience

Node.js, TypeScript or JavaScript, React.js AWS services (S3, DynamoDB, Lambda) AI/ML and data products, end‑to‑end AI‑powered feature development Data storage systems – relational databases (PostgreSQL, Redshift), ORM libraries, document‑based stores (DynamoDB) Test automation (unit, integration, end‑to‑end)Knowledge of integration patterns and implementation DevOps, Observability, Infrastructure as Code Data engineering (data modeling, pipelines, orchestration) AI tooling (model integration and serving, vector databases, prompt tooling, evaluation) Why join Capio

Impact that matters: International education affects millions of students worldwide, and you’ll play a key role in shaping its future. Autonomy and ownership: Your ideas won’t just be heard, they’ll drive our growth strategy. Have a massive impact on the company’s direction and growth from day one. Fast‑paced momentum: We’re scaling quickly, and you’ll be at the center of it.Mission‑driven team: Work alongside people passionate about innovation, education, and making a global difference.We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide accommodations for people with disabilities upon request.

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