Senior Fullstack Software Engineer at Cardata

Ready to accelerate your career? Cardata is where driven people make an outsized impact. We’re a small but mighty team transforming how businesses manage vehicle reimbursement — replacing outdated programs with smart, automated solutions. Our vision is bold: to provide the most comprehensive, intelligent, and automated software and services for creating ideal vehicle programs. And we’re building toward that vision every single day. Join us and you’ll find challenge, growth, and the chance to deliver real impact — helping hundreds of companies and thousands of drivers across North America focus on the work that matters most to them. We’re looking for a high-impact Senior Fullstack Software Engineer with strong frontend expertise to help build and evolve Cardata’s core platform. You’ll play a hands-on role in designing and shipping performant, scalable, and intuitive user experiences, while contributing across the stack where needed. Our roadmap includes exciting challenges across AI, enterprise-scale workflows, and complex integrations that power some of our most strategic customer experiences. This isn’t a traditional developer role. We’re looking for engineers with strong fundamentals in software development, solid code standards, and design patterns, who are also AI-native builders. You’re comfortable using tools like Cursor or Claude Code to accelerate development, improve code quality, and rethink how software gets built. You’ll help us move fast, ship high-quality features, and continuously raise the bar for engineering excellence. The Team The Portal Team at Cardata is responsible for building the foundation of our product, scalable systems, clean user experiences, and flexible architecture that supports rapid iteration. We operate with a high ownership, high velocity mindset: • We prioritize shipping real value quickly through small, functional slices • We collaborate directly with product and SMEs to reduce ambiguity and rework • We use AI-assisted development workflows to increase speed without sacrificing quality • We emphasize clean architecture, strong fundamentals, and continuous improvement What You'll Be Doing Frontend & Full-stack Development • Build high-quality, performant workflows and experiences using React and Next.js • Contribute across the stack, which includes: TypeScript, NestJS, NestJS and PostgreSQL • Develop scalable UI architecture using component libraries and design systems • Own features end-to-end, from concept to production AI-Accelerated Development • Leverage tools like Cursor or Claude Code to: • Rapidly prototype and ship features • Improve code quality and reduce boilerplate • Assist in debugging, refactoring, and test generation • Continuously evolve how we use AI to increase engineering velocity and output quality Engineering Excellence • Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code • Contribute to code reviews, RFCs, and engineering standards • Help define and evolve best practices, patterns, and architecture • Ensure high quality through testing (unit/integration/E2E) and strong fundamentals Collaboration & Ownership • Work closely with Product, Design, other engineers, and SME’s from other parts of Cardata to shape solutions, not just implement tickets • Break down complex problems into clear, shippable increments • Take ownership of delivery, timelines, and outcomes • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and accountability What You'll Bring • 6–10+ years of experience building modern web applications • Strong expertise in: (TypeScript, React, NextJS); NestJS (Nice to have) • Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases Frontend Strength • Deep understanding of: • Component architecture and design systems • State management and data fetching patterns • Performance optimization and UX best practices • Ability to build clean, intuitive, and scalable UI systems AI-Native Development • Hands-on experience using Cursor, Claude Code, or similar AI tools in your development workflow • Understanding of efficiency gains using spec driven workflows • Demonstrated ability to use AI to increase speed, improve code quality, and reduce rework • Strong judgment on when to trust vs. verify AI-generated code Engineering Fundamentals • Strong understanding of testing (unit/integration), CI/CD, and code quality practices • Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments • Proven ability to scope, break down, and deliver complex features Collaboration & Communication • Skilled at working and communicating cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other SME’s and explaining technical decisions clearly • High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and results Nice to Have • Experience with AWS (Lambda, SQS/SNS, etc.) • Experience building internal tools, platforms, or design systems • Familiarity with feature flagging tools (e.g., Flagsmith) • Experience with analytics/data tools (e.g., Snowflake, ThoughtSpot) • Background in high-growth SaaS environment Why this role is Compelling • High-impact ownership role with direct influence over architecture, UX direction, and platform evolution • AI-native engineering environment using tools like Cursor and Claude Code as part of real day-to-day development workflows • Strong product and business exposure with engineers shaping solutions directly alongside Product, UX, and SMEs Compensation The expected base compensation for this role is $160,000-190,000 CAD annually dependent on location with actual earnings dependent on experience, skills, and performance.This is a vacant position, and we are hiring with intention and seeking someone who will bring new perspective, contribute meaningfully to the team, and grow with the organization. Why you’ll love working at Cardata: We’ll be honest — Cardata isn’t for everyone. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take extreme ownership, and constantly push yourself (and your work) to be the best, you’ll fit right in. You’ll be surrounded by driven teammates who genuinely care — about the work, about our customers, and about helping each other succeed. Together, we take on ambitious goals and celebrate the wins along the way. What we offer in return for you bringing your best: • Remote work and flexible working hours • Mentorship and development opportunities (to help you achieve your career goals!) • Extended medical & dental benefits • Healthcare spending account • $3,000 annual Health and Wellness Spending Account to support your overall wellbeing • Employee assistance program (EAP) • Flexible (Unlimited) Time Off: No annual cap on vacation, supported by a trust-based, flexible approach to time away. Cardata is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be equally considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.