Full Stack Software Developer

About Alloy.ai

Alloy.ai is a Commerce Intelligence System designed for consumer brands, integrating data from over 500 sources such as ERPs, ecommerce platforms, retailers, and distributors into a unified system that provides reliable financial insights. Their proprietary AI and commerce logic transform fragmented data into clear demand signals and ready-to-execute actions automatically, supporting sales and supply chain teams at brands like Liquid I.V., Crayola, and Valvoline to optimize revenue, safeguard margins, and ensure product availability.

As a well-funded, fast-growing startup with a global footprint, Alloy.ai's team includes professionals from startups, tech giants, and Fortune 100 companies. The company nurtures a culture of personal responsibility, iterative excellence, focused priorities, respectful communication, and mutual support. Alloy.ai values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.

Role Overview

The Full Stack Software Developer will engage in solving complex challenges across the supply chain, developing scalable query systems, generating inventory forecasts and recommendations, and crafting user-friendly applications for sales, marketing, planning, and supply chain roles.

The technology stack involves front-end development with TypeScript and React, backend work with Java 14+, and infrastructure management using Terraform, Kubernetes, and Python 3.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to define product features and reach a common understanding of challenges.
• Develop frontend components using modern React and TypeScript; backend services using up-to-date Java.
• Create clean, extensible, and maintainable code appreciated by peers.
• Maintain high code quality by understanding project requirements thoroughly, writing tests, and conducting code reviews.
• Prioritize simple and effective software design to deliver incremental value continuously.
• Take individual ownership of technically complex and fulfilling problems spanning the full technology stack.
• Support team members by sharing knowledge, offering mentorship, and receiving guidance as necessary.

Preferred Candidate Traits

• Keen interest in the real-world complexities of product distribution and consumer delivery efficiency.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to deliver incremental improvements and plan strategically.
• Comfortable working collaboratively to prioritize development efforts and produce solution-oriented results.
• Skilled in asynchronous communication, clearly and respectfully conveying complex ideas in both writing and speech.
• Motivated to uplift team members, embrace risks, and promote sound engineering practices.
• Committed to building an inclusive, high-performing engineering environment that attracts talented professionals.
• Experience or eagerness to learn the technologies used by Alloy.ai.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary ranging between 85000 and 140000 CAD.
• Generous equity participation.
• Flexible vacation policy supporting work-life balance.
• RRSP matching to support retirement planning.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Allocated budget for professional growth and development.
• Monthly reimbursement for public transit commuting costs.
• Mentorship from seasoned industry professionals.
• Supportive and friendly colleagues fostering a positive work atmosphere.
• Regular monthly team-building events.
• Access to a fully stocked office snack selection.
• Paid parental leave benefits.

Engineering Philosophy and Tools

The engineering team prioritizes thorough code reviews, mentoring, and collaboration. Individual ownership of projects is encouraged, leveraging team strengths for optimal outcomes. The team emphasizes writing clear and extensible code, minimizing bugs, and adhering to best practices in automation, testing, and code quality.

Technologies in use include Java 14+, PostgreSQL, Python 3, TypeScript, jOOQ, Dropwizard, AutoValue, Guava, React, Redux, Redis, SASS, Jest, Cypress, Google Cloud Platform services such as BigQuery, BigTable, PubSub, Kubernetes (GKE), Terraform, and containerization tools like Docker.

Core Values

• Focus on what matters: Prioritize high-impact tasks, work sustainably, manage time effectively, and measure successes by results.
• Take ownership: Proactively identify and tackle challenges, uphold high standards, and follow through on commitments.
• Iterate to excellence: Value learning through action, embrace change, question assumptions, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Communicate openly and respectfully: Foster transparency, mutual understanding, and constructive feedback within an environment of respect.
• Have each other’s back: Assume positive intent, collaborate, celebrate achievements, cultivate diversity and inclusion, and focus on complementary strengths.

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence tools may be utilized during the recruitment process to assist with application review and evaluation. However, final hiring decisions are conducted by humans. Applicants may request details on data processing practices if desired.