The Role
Build and maintain full-stack features spanning frontend UIs and backend services. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support code; participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and collaborate with Product and QA. Use AI-assisted coding tools, identify technical debt, and contribute to scalable, reliable solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Axonify is the AI-Powered Frontline Enablement Platform that helps organizations close the gap between learning and execution. By unifying learning, execution and insights capabilities, Axonify drives real business impacts for the world’s largest frontline organizations across retail, grocery, healthcare, and financial services.
More than 4 million employees across 160+ countries rely on Axonify today. It’s an exciting time to join as we transform the company and build what’s next.
We’re a team that thinks deeply, moves with intention, and embraces new ideas. We learn quickly, keep a sharp focus on real-world impact, and take meaningful action to drive progress. And we do it as one team, with openness, creativity, and a shared drive to keep pushing what’s possible.
The Intermediate Software Developer (Full Stack) is a hands-on contributor within the Axonify Development Team, building features and products that span backend services and frontend user interfaces. This role takes clear ownership of well-defined problems and delivers high-quality solutions with confidence and independence. Working closely with peers across the Development team, the Intermediate Software Developer contributes to technical discussions, keeps pace with a fast-moving codebase, and brings genuine care for the craft to everything they build.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and support high-quality code across both backend services and frontend user interfaces.
- Contribute to architecture and design discussions, and help evaluate trade-offs around scaling, reliability, and maintainability.
- Build robust user interfaces using HTML5 technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript ES2017, TypeScript, React) across browsers and platforms.
- Develop backend services (Java, GoLang, Python) that make up the core Axonify solution, with attention to performance and data quality.
- Use AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) as part of your daily workflow to improve productivity and code quality.
- Participate in code reviews, giving and receiving feedback that improves the quality and consistency of the codebase.
- Identify and flag technical debt, and contribute ideas for how to address it.
- Break down development tasks into clear, manageable pieces and execute them reliably.
- Collaborate with Product Management and Quality Assurance to refine requirements and ensure your work meets a high bar for quality.
- Share what you're learning — whether that's a new pattern, a tool, or a better way of doing something — with the people around you.
- 4+ years of full-stack software development experience with modern frontend frameworks and backend services.
- Solid experience with React and TypeScript; familiarity with JavaScript design patterns and RESTful single-page apps.
- Backend development experience in Java, GoLang and/or Python, including working with data structures, relational databases, and SQL.
- Some hands-on experience with AI coding assistants (such as Cursor, Claude Code, or GitHub Copilot) as part of a daily development workflow.
- Comfortable working independently on well-defined problems and seeing them through to completion.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to unit and functional testing.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and application infrastructure concepts — containers, caching, and distributed systems — is an asset.
- Experience building AI-driven applications, chat and agent based products and features, working with LLMs, or using frameworks like LangChain or Google ADK is considered a strong asset.
- Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical aptitude gained through post-secondary education, hands-on experience, or both.
This role is open to candidates who are located in, and authorized to work in, Canada, with working hours aligned to the Eastern Time Zone. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are located within a commutable distance of our Waterloo office.
For our hybrid employees, we embrace a hybrid-flexible work environment. Most days, you choose the location that best supports your work—your home office or our Waterloo or Toronto offices. On Wednesdays, Axonifers within commuting distance come together for Work from Work Wednesdays—a day designed for collaboration, connection, and meaningful in-person moments.
Whether you are working remotely or in a hybrid environment at Axonify, you will have the tools, resources, and support you need to succeed.
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and overall success. Here’s what you can expect:
Competitive Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this role is:
- $103,200 - $129,000 - $154,800 CAD for candidates based in Canada
This range reflects growth from building capability in the role to fully excelling over time, with most new hires joining near the midpoint. Actual salaries may vary within the range, or above or below it, based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and business needs.
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Health benefits from day one to support your overall wellbeing.
Time Off: 4 weeks of vacation, 7 Life Care Days, and a flexible holiday program to choose the religious, spiritual, and cultural holidays that matter most to you.
Wellbeing Support: Wellness Spending Account to support whatever wellbeing looks like for you.
Home Workspace Set-Up: Home Office Spending Account so your workspace works for you.
Family & Future Support: Parental top-up, New Parent Days, and matched retirement savings for a secure future.
Growth & Learning: Professional Development Budget to learn new skills and grow your craft.
Community Impact: Paid Volunteer Time to give back to the causes that matter to you.
In-Office Connection: Tasty Tuesdays in the office every other week because good food brings people together.
We believe AI should help people do their best work, not replace the human judgment, creativity, and connection that make us who we are. AI is a tool we use to learn fast, elevate our craft, and focus on the work that truly creates impact. That shows up in our hiring process too.
We use AI-assisted tools to create a smoother, more organized, and ultimately more human candidate experience. These tools allow our team to spend more time on real conversations and thoughtful decision-making, the things that matter.
What AI doesn’t do at Axonify is make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people, using real judgment and grounded in our values.
Here’s what that means for you as a candidate:
- Feel free to use AI to support your thinking - not replace it. We use AI to learn and level up, and you can too.
- Be open about how you use AI if asked. Transparency helps us understand your process and how you approach problem-solving.
- Stay authentic. We’re hiring people, not prompts, your ideas, your experiences, and your voice are what matter.
We believe our team’s unique experiences, backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and abilities add richness to our culture and depth to our ideas. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that supports, empowers, and delivers a sense of belonging for all team members.
We want to remove any barriers that may limit you from joining Axonify. Email [email protected] to let us know how we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the candidate journey.
Apply. Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to providing an outstanding experience throughout your journey with us.
Learn more about Axonify at www.axonify.com/careers
Skills Required
- 4+ years of full-stack software development experience
- Solid experience with React and TypeScript
- Familiarity with JavaScript design patterns and RESTful single-page apps
- Backend development experience in Java, GoLang and/or Python
- Experience with relational databases and SQL
- Some hands-on experience with AI coding assistants (Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to unit and functional testing
- Comfortable working independently on well-defined problems and delivering to completion
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, containers, caching, and distributed systems
- Experience building AI-driven applications, chat/agent products, working with LLMs or frameworks like LangChain or Google ADK
- Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical aptitude via education or hands-on experience
- Located in and authorized to work in Canada (Eastern Time Zone alignment); preference for Waterloo commutable candidates
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The Company
What We Do
Axonify is the frontline enablement solution that’s science-backed and proven to maximize the potential of workforces. It gives frontlines what they need to learn, connect and get things done. Quickly. Easily. Every single day. It starts with brain science and AI to drive knowledge retention through bite-sized microlearning and daily intelligent reinforcement. Embedded two-way communication and feedback ensure staff is engaged and informed, no matter the scale of the organization. Guided task management shows employees exactly how to put their training to use, every single day. With an industry-leading 83% engagement rate, Axonify is used by companies to deliver next-level CX, higher sales, improved workplace safety and lower turnover. Axonify enables over 3.5 million frontline workers in 160-plus countries, in over 250 companies including Lowe’s, Kroger, Walmart and Citizens Bank. Founded in 2011, Axonify is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario. For more information, visit axonify.com.
