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Junior Backend Engineer

The event app platform trusted by global brands. We're Here for the Magic of Live EventsEventbase has set the gold standard for live event technology for more than a decade, winning more awards than any other event app platform.

Eventbase

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 64k-72k CAD

Canada only

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We're looking for an enthusiastic, and highly organized Junior Backend Engineer to assist in the implementation of our mobile event platform for events worldwide. You will work with Project Managers, designers, and a talented team of web and mobile engineers producing apps for iOS, Android, and other platforms. You will be responsible for data feeds, API integrations, and contributing to the successful delivery of our apps to our clients. You will support multiple client projects at a time. Successful Junior Backend Developers are highly organized, excellent multi-taskers who thrive in energizing environments, and have amazing communication skills.

This is a full-time remote position working Pacific Standard Timezone hours. Please note that we can only consider candidates who reside in Canada with valid working status.

What You'll Do

  • Analyze 3rd party API documentation and endpoints
  • Write code for app schedule and attendee data
  • Use Git / Bitbucket for version control of our apps
  • Implement client change requests
  • Collect statistics and data for clients
  • Support Producers on technical calls with clients
  • Provide client support in the form of onsite or on call support
  • Attend cross-functional meetings, scrum, and standups
  • Set up 3rd party applications to integrate with our projects
  • Opportunity to grow as a backend engineer and work on our API
  • Opportunity to learn new languages such as Python and contribute to our growing microservices architecture
  • Take part in architectural meetings, learn from our EB technical experts, and contribute your ideas to the future of our platform

What You Bring

  • 1-3 years in Backend Web Development. Exceptional recent grads with co-op, internship, or similar are highly encouraged to apply
  • Bsc. in Comp. Sci or equivalent degree or experience
  • Possess technical skills in SQL, databases, and data manipulation or the aptitude to learn these tools
  • Knowledge of OOP language, with PHP being a plus
  • A real interest in mobile app technology
  • Proven ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Ability to thrive in an exciting environment where change is the only constant
  • Superb attention to detail, with security, privacy, and efficiency top of mind
  • Self-motivated Teammate with a “can-do” attitude
  • A dream to work on the edge of creativity and learn new technologies
  • Any experience with Python is a plus

Why Join the Eventbase Team?

At Eventbase we value trust, respect and authenticity, and believe we are all better together. Joining the Eventbase team means you will enjoy a progressive work environment with some exceptional perks, including the option to go onsite at some of the largest events on the planet. We enjoy “No Meeting Fridays” and Eventbasers get every second Friday off, so you can have an extra 26 long weekends every year in addition to statutory holidays. We have a $1,250 annual professional development allocation, and a fund to set up your home office. We also offer comprehensive benefits including extended health care from your first day, a $1000 flexible health/wellness spending account, paid parental leave for all new parents, gender affirming care, and paid wellness health days. And of course we offer competitive market salaries and employee stock options too.
At Eventbase we work hard and smart, and take time to celebrate our wins. We are a “remote-first” organization, so you will never be required to work out of an office if it doesn’t work for you.
We’re proud of our diverse team: Eventbasers hail from all over the world, with many different backgrounds, cultures and interests. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected as their authentic selves, truly making us better together. By embracing our diverse backgrounds, we enhance the magic of live events and create unforgettable experiences.

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Entry-level

Salary

Salary: 64k-72k CAD

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Canada +/- 0 hours

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The event app platform trusted by global brands.

We're Here for the Magic of Live Events

Eventbase has set the gold standard for live event technology for more than a decade, winning more awards than any other event app platform.

We are an event app development company that powers mobile event apps for global brands including Salesforce, IBM, Cisco, SAP, Adobe and Deloitte. We also build official mobile apps for massive events including South By Southwest (SXSW), the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and we created official apps for three Olympic Games.

We are driven by our mission: to bring people together for the magic of live events, and we’re proud that our industry-leading products have been at the heart of exceptional live events around the world since 2009. Millions of attendees across thousands of events have held Eventbase’s product in their hand as they walked the conference floor, participated in sessions and interacted with others onsite.

​Our team of event app developers has a track record of pioneering breakthrough live event technology, and there are more exciting innovations to come. The event industry is being reinvented in the wake of Covid-19, and Eventbase is uniquely positioned to play a key role in this new world of events. We’re moving forward with our vision to shape the future of live event experiences.​

Founded in 2009, Eventbase has received investment from SXSW Tech LLC, Madrona Venture Group and Kensington Capital Partners via the BC Tech Fund. We’re based in Vancouver, Canada.

Our Core Values

TRUST: Every day we hear stories about Eventbase team members who go above and beyond to help each other and our customers succeed. “We’ve Got Your Back” has been a long-standing brand promise.

RESPECT: We ask our team to check their ego at the door, invest in the relationships they have with teammates and genuinely care about their success. If you are always putting your needs before the needs of others, Eventbase is probably not the right place for you.

AUTHENTICITY: It’s up to every person on our team to build a vibrant, healthy culture at Eventbase. We encourage our team to be proud of their uniqueness, celebrate differences and take actions that inspire us all to be the best versions of ourselves.

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER: Authenticity leads to trust. Trust leads to respect. And when there is mutual respect we feel more comfortable being our authentic selves. Each core value reinforces the other. At the center of this circle of values is our motto: that we are Better Together. We are a team. We are a community. And working together while staying true to our Core Values of Trust, Respect and Authenticity, we will accomplish greatness.

Employee benefits

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Remote Work Allowance

Eventbase provides a work allowance to set up a comfortable home office for remote work.

Remote Work Flexibility

Eventbase is a remote-friendly company, offering the freedom to work from anywhere in Canada.

Mental Health Support

Eventbase offers paid mental health days and counselling benefits to support employee mental health.

Paid Parental Leave

Eventbase offers paid parental leave, allowing employees to spend time with their new family members.

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51-200 employees

Founded in

2009

Chief executive officer

Jeff Sinclair

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