Are you passionate about building real-world software that powers IoT hardware used globally?
At Keycafe, we’re looking for a Junior Software Developer eager to grow in a fast-moving SaaS/IoT environment. You’ll work across our full stack — from cloud APIs and databases to the SmartBox systems that enable secure, connected key management in 30+ countries.
You’ll join a collaborative engineering team where initiative, curiosity, and reliability matter as much as technical skill. If you love solving problems before anyone else spots them — and never make the same mistake twice — you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Do- Build and maintain backend services using Grails, Node.js, and Python.
- Develop and enhance front-end interfaces in Angular and AngularJS.
- Integrate RESTful APIs and ensure clean, maintainable code.
- Debug, test, and document new features and production fixes.
- Participate in peer code reviews and continuous integration workflows.
- Support IoT connectivity between SmartBox hardware and cloud systems.
- Contribute ideas to improve scalability, performance, and code quality.
- Global impact: Your code will support SmartBox systems used by businesses in 30+ countries.
- Growth environment: Learn directly from experienced developers across hardware and software.
- Real-world engineering: Work on a live SaaS + IoT platform that connects devices, data, and users daily.
Keycafe, headquartered in Vancouver, powers secure and seamless key management for businesses worldwide. Our SmartBox system combines IoT hardware with cloud software to give organizations total control over their keys — anytime, anywhere. From hospitality and property management to logistics, fleets, and government, companies rely on Keycafe to keep operations secure, efficient, and scalable.
RequirementsWho You Are
- Strong grasp of programming fundamentals and eagerness to learn.
- Exposure to or interest in Grails, PostgreSQL, Node.js, Python, AngularJS, Angular, Cordova, and RESTful APIs.
- Committed to quality — you take ownership of your work and seek continuous improvement.
- Communicative, reliable, and proactive — you solve problems before they become blockers.
- Self-motivated and collaborative in a remote-first team environment.
- Experience with version control (Git) and modern CI/CD practices.
- Familiarity with embedded systems or IoT device interactions.
- Exposure to AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments.
- Understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and authentication integrations.
Benefits
- Salary: $65,000 – $80,000 CAD per year, based on experience.
- Great team culture with mentorship and technical growth opportunities.
- Work remotely across Canada with flexible hours and strong collaboration tools.
- Make a global impact on real-world IoT products used by businesses everywhere.
- Be part of a scaling SaaS company where initiative and results are recognized.
