Senior Full Stack Developer

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Engineering

About Us

Operto helps hospitality teams deliver seamless guest stays, run more connected operations, and capture more of the value behind every stay.

Built on smart access, in-unit controls, and connected devices, Operto connects the systems, workflows, and teams behind the scenes bridging the physical and operational layers of hospitality. From guest access and in-stay experience to task management and team coordination, we help operators reduce friction, stay aligned, and operate more efficiently at scale.

We’re designed to work with the tools that are already in use, acting as a flexible layer that connects various tech stack rather than replacing it giving operators more visibility, control, and consistency across the guest journey.

Now, we’re building on that foundation.

With Operto ONE, we’re introducing new ways to support operations through intelligent automation helping teams respond faster, reduce manual work, and strengthen direct control over the guest experience and the revenue behind it.

As hospitality evolves, our focus remains the same: simpler operations, better coordination, and helping operators deliver great stays while keeping more of what they earn.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native systems within Operto ONE.

In this role, you will own features and services end-to-end, contribute to architectural decisions, and guide the implementation of reliable, event-driven systems on Amazon Web Services.

You will work across frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure, collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions while mentoring other developers and elevating engineering standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end features and services across frontend and backend
• Architect and build serverless, event-driven systems using AWS (Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, API Gateway)
• Design scalable and efficient data models in DynamoDB, aligned with access patterns
• Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and system reliability
• Review and guide implementation decisions made by other developers
• Debug and resolve complex production issues across distributed systems
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Improve system observability, performance, and scalability
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers
• Leverage and guide the use of AI-assisted development tools to improve team productivity and code quality

Role Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer
• Strong expertise in React and TypeScript
• Strong backend experience with Node.js
• Proven experience building systems on AWS serverless architectures
• Solid understanding of event-driven systems and asynchronous workflows
• Experience designing and working with DynamoDB at scale
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in distributed systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies
• Ability to work independently and make technical decisions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with real-time systems or messaging platforms
• Familiarity with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)
• Experience with OpenTelemetry or similar tools
• Experience integrating AI/LLM-based features into applications
• Experience optimizing frontend performance and user experience

What We Value

• Ownership and accountability for outcomes
• Pragmatic decision-making and focus on impact
• Ability to balance speed and quality
• Mentorship and collaboration
• Continuous learning and improvement

Why You’ll Love Working at Operto:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy coverage with extended health benefits, including health, vision, and dental care. Your well-being is our top priority!
• Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample paid time off, because we believe a balanced life is a successful life.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a salary and benefits package that reflects your experience and skills, recognizing and rewarding your value to our team.
• Dynamic & Supportive Team: Join a high-achieving, collaborative team that supports growth, and celebrates success together.
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work opportunities, while staying connected with our team.
• Winter Break: We have a reduced working schedule from December 25th to January 1st annually, allowing our team to enjoy the festive season with their loved ones without affecting their vacation balance.
• We’re champions of diversity. Our diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities make us stronger. We work hard to make Operto a place where everyone feels welcome, respected and supported.
• Salary Range: Pay Rate: This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to job-related skills, experience and relevant training or education, business and organizational needs. CAD: $98,000-122,000 annually

Operto is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status. We are committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. Upon request, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.