Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.
One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.
LOCATION: Edmonton, AB
TYPE: In-House, Full-Time
Job Summary
We’re looking for an experienced Full‑Stack JavaScript Developer to help enhance and expand our B2B customer portal. The successful candidate should be comfortable working across the stack—front‑end UI, backend APIs, data integrations—and confident enough in your experience to improve existing code, propose better approaches, and help strengthen the platform’s architecture.
Responsibilities
Web Development
- Build and refine front‑end features using JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
- Develop dynamic UI components (product pages, variant selectors, cart interactions, search)
- Improve performance, responsiveness, and user experience across the portal
Backend & API Work
- Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js + Express
- Integrate with external APIs (Caspio REST, Cloudflare R2, internal pricing engines)
- Implement secure, reliable endpoints for product data, pricing, cart, and order submission
- Add caching, validation, and error handling to improve reliability
Data & Integration
- Work with relational data models (inventory, pricing, customer accounts)
- Transform and validate data between systems
- Troubleshoot data inconsistencies and API issues
Platform Reliability & Architecture
- Improve code structure, maintainability, and performance
- Help strengthen SSL, domain reputation, and trust signals
- Optimize CDN usage, image pipelines, and asset delivery
- Participate in code reviews and propose improvements
Collaboration
- Work with product owners to clarify requirements and propose solutions
- Translate business logic (pricing rules, freight logic, customer types) into code
- Document features, APIs, and workflows clearly
Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+)
- Experience with Node.js, Express, and REST API development
- Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and browser-side JavaScript
- Experience with async/await, fetch/Axios, and API integrations
- Familiarity with relational databases and data modeling
- Ability to debug complex client‑side and server‑side issues
Experience Level
- 3+ years of professional full‑stack development experience
- Comfortable working independently and improving existing code
- Able to propose better patterns, structure, and solutions
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Clear communication and documentation habits
- Ability to own features end‑to‑end
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with Cloudflare (R2, Workers, DNS, SSL)
- Experience with Caspio or similar low‑code/REST‑driven platforms
- Familiarity with authentication flows and session management
- Experience with B2B portals, pricing engines, or inventory systems
Top Skills
What We Do
Patterson strengthens the oral and animal health markets in North America and the United Kingdom. From small, private practices to large group networks and production operations, we guide our customers with bold solutions and a personal touch. We are much more than a distributor – we are an indispensable partner. Patterson Dental has strengthened the dental industry since our company’s founding in 1877. Today, Patterson Dental continues to partner with dental practices of all sizes to provide expertise, products, technologies and services needed to grow productive, modern practices, and keep them running smoothly. No other company supports the animal health market like Patterson. We entered the animal health industry in 2001 with our acquisition of Webster Veterinary and expanded with our 2015 acquisition of Animal Health International, Inc. We provide all the technology, products, expertise and solutions needed to deliver exceptional animal care and drive profitability across the companion, production and equine markets. An Equal Opportunity Employer As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences are what strengthen us and drive our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We are Patterson. We welcome you. Disability Accommodation If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the hiring process, you may submit your request to HR by calling 1-866-234-2165 or by email to [email protected]. You can also mail your request to Patterson Companies, Inc. Attn: HR EEO Coordinator, 1031 Mendota Heights Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55120. Information received will be routed to a representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration of your request.
