Web Developer II
Web Developer II
As a Web Developer II on Safe Software’s Service Enablement Team (SET), you’ll help maintain and improve a suite of public-facing websites and internal tools. This is a hands-on, full-stack role where you’ll balance day-to-day feature requests and bug fixes with longer-term initiatives designed to improve the reliability, maintainability, and usability of our web services.
Working as a key collaborator for our senior developers, you will touch nearly every part of our technical stack. Your contributions will range from enhancing user interfaces on our corporate and partner-facing sites to building out the backend logic and infrastructure that powers our internal and external APIs. You’ll also assist in evolving core business workflows, such as our software licensing systems, into more efficient and scalable services.
This role is ideal for a versatile developer who enjoys variety - whether you’re shipping a new search filter for a public site, refining a tool for internal staff, or architecting the platforms that make our technical services and APIs discoverable.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
About the Team
The Service Enablement Team (SET) is part of the Information Services department. We focus on integrating systems and building tools that enhance internal collaboration and operational efficiency. Our team supports a variety of platforms, working closely with other departments to solve problems and build sustainable, scalable solutions. SET is a remote-first team with members across Canada. We value clarity, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Web Developer II, you will:
Implement features and fixes across a variety of platforms, including our corporate website, partner-facing portals, and internal resource hubs.
Assist senior developers in transitioning core licensing workflows into updated, scalable backend services.
Expand our API landscape by building new endpoints and contributing to the platforms that make our technical services more discoverable and accessible
Deliver full-stack updates, ranging from enhancing front-end user interfaces (like search filters and navigation) to refining backend logic.
Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to ensure our web experiences are accessible, secure, and high-performing.
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions, contributing to a culture of shared knowledge and maintainable code.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure the ongoing reliability of our internal and external platforms.
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies
At Safe Software, we welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences. While not all candidates will have everything listed, the most successful candidates will bring many of the following:
What We’re Looking For:
Full-Stack Development Experience: Proven experience building web applications using Node.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
Frontend Proficiency: Strong skills in component-based frameworks, specifically Vue.js or Nuxt (experience with React is also a plus).
Cloud & API Knowledge: Experience building and consuming REST APIs and working with cloud-native services like AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
Version Control & CI/CD: Proficiency with Git and experience with modern development workflows, including GitHub Actions or similar automation tools.
Problem-Solving Mindset: Comfort navigating existing codebases and a proactive approach to troubleshooting issues across different platforms.
Versatility: The ability to move between high-priority bug fixes, routine maintenance, and long-term project tasks effectively.
Communication: Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a distributed, remote-first team.
Nice to Have:
CMS Experience: Familiarity with WordPress development (custom themes, plugins, or integrations).
Database Knowledge: Experience working with relational databases such as MariaDB or PostgreSQL.
Scripting: Experience with Python for automation or backend logic.
Web Fundamentals: A solid understanding of web performance, accessibility (AODA/WCAG), and responsive design.
What You Can Expect
When you choose a career with Safe Software, you’re also choosing…
Meaningful Work: Make a profound impact across our business, workplace and data integration product.
A Supportive Environment: Feel empowered to share your ideas and implement them with high autonomy and team support.
Social Responsibility: Become part of a team that finds meaningful ways to give back. Take paid time off to volunteer for one of our Safe-organized opportunities that align with our core community initiatives.
Learning & Career Development: We believe in your continuous learning and growth. Take advantage of an annual learning budget and training programs paid for by Safe.
Flexible Working Hours: Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements to fit your lifestyle. Work when you want, and how you want to.
Work-Life Balance: There's no place for burnout at Safe. Maintain a healthy balance of your personal and work life without splitting yourself in two. Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation to recharge, plus an additional paid 6 seasonal days off per year.
Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, health or lifestyle spending, and counseling benefits from day 1. That’s right, no waiting period.
Family is important: We are dedicated to supporting our employees through parenthood and offer a Parental Leave Top-Up Program for new parents through childbirth or adoption.
Shared Success: Share in Safe’s success with our bi-annual profit sharing and RRSP/TFSA matching program.
An Accessible Commute: Regardless of your commute method, we’re located close to public transit, and provide complimentary parking and bike storage for our team!
About Safe Software
Safe Software transforms organizations with FME, the only All-Data Any-AI Enterprise Integration Platform connecting all your data, anywhere, at any velocity.
With over 30 years of expertise and 25,000+ enterprise customers across 125+ countries, we simplify your data journey, wherever it leads.
Founded in 1993, Safe is headquartered in Surrey, BC with over 300 team members and counting. We’re always looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are determined to learn and grow. Are you ready to join the team?
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Safe Software is an equal opportunity employer and we truly believe that innovation and strength begin with diversity and inclusion.
We welcome all candidates regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, disability, national or ethnic origin, political belief, religion, or family status.
Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact hr_dept@safe.com.
Notice Regarding Use of Automated Tools in Hiring
At Safe Software, we use automated tools to help us process applications and identify qualified candidates. These tools may assist in screening resumes and summarizing interview content based on the information you provide. This helps our team review applications efficiently while ensuring every candidate is considered based on the requirements of the role.
Please be assured that the final hiring decision is always made by a member of our team. For more information on how we protect your privacy, please see our policy. If you have questions about this process, please contact us at hr_dept@safe.com.