Retina Labs

Role: Full Stack Developer

Based in Montreal Quebec

About Retina Labs
At Retina Labs, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovative patient healthcare. We build sophisticated platforms that require high-performance backends and intuitive, responsive user interfaces. We are looking for a passionate Full Stack Developer to join our agile team and help us architect solutions that make a real impact.

The Role
We are seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer with strong experience inJavaandAngular. You willbe responsible forthe design, development, and maintenance of both the server-side logic and the client-side presentation layers of our web applications. You will work closely with our product managers, UI/UX designers, and other engineers to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality software.

If you enjoy the challenges ofoptimizingcomplex database queries inMySQLand translating that data into dynamic, component-based UIs with Angular, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Development:Design, develop, test, and deploy web applications usingJava(Spring Boot/Spring MVC preferred) for backend services andAngular(versions 21+) for frontend interfaces.

• Database Management:Write efficient and complex queries, design database schemas, and manage data persistence usingMySQL.

• API Design & Integration:Build andmaintainRESTful APIs to connect the Angular frontend with the Java backend. Ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.

• Code Quality:Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews tomaintainhigh development standards.

• Collaboration:Work cross-functionally with the product team to define feature specifications and translate them into technical roadmaps.

• Performance Optimization:Identifybottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to mitigate and address these issues.Optimizeapplications for maximum speed and scalability.

• Security:Implement security best practices at both the application and database levels to protect sensitive data.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience:8+ yearsof professional experience in full stack development.

• Backend:StrongproficiencyinJava(Java 18+) and experience with frameworks like Spring (Boot, MVC, Security) or Jakarta EE.

• Frontend:StrongproficiencyinAngular(21+). Deep understanding ofcomponentarchitecture, services,RxJS, and state management (e.g.,NgRx).

• Database:Solid experience withMySQL. Ability to design normalized databases, write complex joins, subqueries, andoptimizequery performance.

• Web Technologies:Proficiencyin HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript/JavaScript.

• API Expertise:Proven experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.

• Version Control:Proficient with Git (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).

• Problem-Solving:Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills witha strongattention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Familiarity with Docker and containerization.

• Knowledge of otherfrontendlibraries (like Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS).

• Experience with ORM frameworks (like Hibernate or JPA).

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• [Optional: Any specific domain knowledge relevant to Retina Labs, e.g., "Experience in the healthcare or medical imaging sector is a plus."]