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Junior Go Developer Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Junior Pentester

Ottawa, ON · On-site +1

CA$70K - CA$95K/yr

... developers write secure code. You will be a part of the local and global security community and ... If pentesting experience is limited, an OSCP, OSWE, or GWAPT would go a long way to closing the gap.

Prior experience mentoring junior developers; performing code reviews, contributing to ... Plenty of vacay If this opportunity seems interesting to you, please go ahead and apply!

Prior experience mentoring junior developers; performing code reviews, contributing to ... Plenty of vacay If this opportunity seems interesting to you, please go ahead and apply!

... a Junior to Intermediate React Native Mobile Developer to help build and improve the mobile apps our merchants rely on every day. You'll ship real features from the get go with support from an ...

Mentor junior engineers on proper standards and techniques to improve their accuracy and efficiency ... Go, or C# * Experience designing and maintaining RESTful or gRPC APIs * Solid experience with a ...

The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver - it's all possible because of our ... Mentor junior and intermediate developers, share knowledge and promote consistent engineering ...

The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver - it's all possible because of our ... Mentor junior and intermediate developers, share knowledge and promote consistent engineering ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior Go developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Go Developer, you need a solid understanding of Go programming, basic software development principles, and familiarity with version control systems like Git, often supported by a relevant degree or coding bootcamp experience. Experience with Go-specific frameworks, RESTful APIs, and containerization tools such as Docker is typically expected. Strong problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating in development teams. These competencies enable efficient code delivery, adaptability to new technologies, and productive teamwork in a dynamic software environment.

What is a junior Go developer?

Junior Go Developers are entry-level software engineers who specialize in programming using the Go (Golang) language. They typically work under the supervision of more experienced developers to build, test, and maintain applications, focusing on tasks such as writing code, fixing bugs, and learning best practices. Their responsibilities may include collaborating with teams, contributing to code reviews, and gradually taking on more complex projects as they gain experience.

What are some common challenges faced by junior Go developers during their first year on the job?

Junior Go Developers often encounter challenges such as understanding Go’s concurrency model, effectively using goroutines and channels, and adapting to Go’s strict typing and minimalistic standard library. Collaborating with more experienced team members and contributing to large, existing codebases can also be daunting at first. However, most teams support learning through code reviews, pair programming, and regular feedback, which helps new developers build confidence and deepen their understanding of Go’s best practices.
What job categories do people searching Junior Go Developer jobs in Ontario look for? The top searched job categories for Junior Go Developer jobs in Ontario are:
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This full-time, on-site position is ideal for candidates with an engineering mindset starting career in software development. You will join a team responsible for developing and improving algorithms for automated orthodontic treatment planning software for our Invisalign product.  You will work in close collaboration with colleagues from a larger Treatment Planning group and with clinical experts, focusing on algorithmic and mathematical solutions for orthodontic problems.  As a Jr. C++ Software Developer, you will participate in end-to-end software development, helping the team solve open-ended problems and implement complex algorithms in high quality modern C++, in a regulated environment. This role is vital in delivering the technology that powers Align Technology to deliver superior treatment outcomes and experiences to patients.
  • Write C++ software components, contribute to full test coverage and technical documentation.
  • Participate in research and development of 3D measurements and geometrical algorithms to solve engineering and clinical problems.
  • Work in an agile team of developers and SQA engineers, and collaborate with other development teams.
  • Actively learn the complex problem domain and technologies that enable the software ecosystem.
  • Investigate and implement bug fixes, and identify opportunities for reliability and performance improvements.
  • Productively use LLM development assistants.

  • 2+ years of experience in Software Development 
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in software engineering, computer science, or mathematics.
  • Good understanding of 3D geometry and computational methods.
  • Experience in working with git version control, Visual Studio or VSCode for C++ development
  • Experience using LLM tools like Claude Code, CoPilot, Codex or others.
  • General understanding of cloud computing. 
  • Interest in learning the problem domain.
  • Ability to work in a regulated industry, follow a strict process and achieve high quality in every detail.
  • Familiarity with modern technologies and ability to learn fast.
Complementary skills
  • Knowledge of methods of non-linear mathematical optimization.
  • Experience with Linux development, including docker and WSL2.
  • Knowledge of C#, Python, Go.
  • Knowledge of AWS native services development (Lambda EC2, IAM, S3), Splunk, Terraform and Terragrunt.
  • Knowledge and understanding of build and deployment pipelines, such as Bamboo and GitHub Actions
If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate's pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. 
 
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. 
 
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Canadian work experience is not required for this position.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.  

We use automated tools (including artificial intelligence "AI") in our hiring process. This may include AI-based screening or assessment of applications. All final hiring decisions will be made by humans.

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