Intermediate Platform Engineer: Full Stack - Calgary - Biggeo

Description

Why BigGeo Exists and Why People Build Here

We don't start by asking why you'd be a good fit for us. We start by being clear about what we're building and why it matters.

BigGeo is building the Spatial Cloud, a foundational infrastructure for how spatial data is governed, executed, and monetized in real time. Our platform makes spatial context usable across systems, workflows, and decision-making at scale.

What we build sits beneath products, workflows, and decisions that depend on spatial data at scale. It enables collaboration across teams and organizations, supports real-time execution, and creates new ways for value to be created and shared.

Joining BigGeo means contributing to technology that is shaping a new category as it takes form. The team is cross-functional and highly collaborative. We value ownership, clarity, and momentum. The work moves quickly, expectations are high, and impact is visible because what we build is used in real-world environments.

At BigGeo, you will:

• Contribute to systems that influence how spatial data is managed and applied.
• See your work show up in real, high-impact use cases.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team solving complex, meaningful problems.
• Work in an environment where autonomy is trusted and results matter.

If you want to do work with real-world impact and help build foundational technology that changes how organizations understand and use location, BigGeo is the place to best do that work.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an intermediate full stack developer to join our Product team and help build the commercial features that power our spatial marketplace. You'll work on customer-facing applications, platform infrastructure, and systems that directly impact revenue growth.

This role offers meaningful technical challenges—from architecting scalable backend services to building intuitive user interfaces for complex workflows. Your work will span the full stack and contribute directly to our ability to bring solutions to our customers.

What You'll Work On

• Build and enhance marketplace functionality that connects data providers with enterprise customers
• Develop payment and transaction processing systems integrated with third-party services
• Create dashboards and analytics tools for internal teams and external users
• Implement backend services and APIs that support our growing platform capabilities
• Design and build user interfaces for complex data workflows and business processes
• Integrate with external APIs and services to extend platform functionality
• Collaborate with Platform and Product teams to deliver end-to-end features

Our Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Apollo Client (GraphQL)
• Backend: , TypeScript, GraphQL (Type-GraphQL), NestJS-style architecture
• Database: PostgreSQL with TypeORM
• Payments: Stripe API, Stripe Connect
• Infrastructure: OVH Cloud, Docker, GitHub Actions for CI/CD
• Tools: Linear (project management), Monday, GitHub, Google Workspace

What We're Looking For

Required Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience building React applications with modern patterns (hooks, context, state management)
• Solid backend development skills with and RESTful or GraphQL APIs
• Proficient with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and writing SQL
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows (pull requests, code reviews)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote/distributed team

Strong Assets (Not Required But Highly Valued)

• Experience with payment processing systems (Stripe, Stripe Connect)
• Familiarity with financial systems, accounting concepts, or ledger architecture
• Knowledge of ORM frameworks (Sequelize, TypeORM) and database migrations
• Experience building marketplace or e-commerce platforms
• Understanding of SaaS metrics and subscription business models
• Previous experience in a startup or fast-growth environment
• Interest or experience in geospatial technology, mapping, or GIS

What We Value

• Business Impact Mindset: You understand how your code connects to revenue and customer value
• Quality with Pragmatism: You write clean, maintainable code but know when to ship fast
• Ownership: You take features from concept to production, including testing and deployment
• Clear Communication: You explain technical decisions clearly and ask good questions
• Learning Orientation: You're comfortable tackling unfamiliar problems and technologies
• Collaboration: You work well across Platform and Product teams to deliver integrated features

Why Join BigGeo

• High-Impact Work: Your code directly drives revenue and business outcomes—no busy work
• Growth Stage: Join during commercialization phase when your contributions have maximum impact
• Technical Challenges: Solve interesting problems across the full stack—from database design to user interfaces
• Clear Vision: Structured commercialization plan with measurable goals and well-defined roadmap
• Strong Team: Work with talented engineers building cutting-edge spatial and GIS technology
• Flexible Work: Hybrid model with Calgary office and remote flexibility
• Emerging Category: Help define the spatial cloud infrastructure space as it connects AI to the real world

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Collaborative team culture with regular offsites and team events

Bonus points if you include a link to your GitHub, portfolio, or a technical blog post you've written.

BigGeo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.