Have you always wanted to be a part of young company where your work directly contributes to the welfare of countless animals around the world? Do you love the idea of working with an energetic and creative team who love what they do and strive to build the best products possible? And are you someone who is not afraid of a challenge and is comfortable with a fast-changing environment that requires you to continuously learn and grow? If you are looking for an opportunity to make a massive impact on a young company and the lives of countless animals around the world, this rare and unique position might be perfect for you.

Who we are - A different kind of company

TagsForHope is a family-owned e-commerce/manufacturing start-up located in London, Ontario that is passionate about protecting and keeping pets safe all around the world. We design, create and manufacture our own products and support the local economy by manufacturing in Canada. We work heavily with the latest web technologies and have a rare and exciting opportunity for anyone interested in playing an important developer role in a creative team and growing as a professional with a unique and exciting company. 

What you will do

Your daily role would be to implement the latest technologies and standards to build great web applications and software for both our internal team and our customers. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to develop their skills further by working on a wide array of innovative projects that push the limits of what is currently possible.

You will work on projects that range from e-commerce systems for our customers to productivity tools for our internal manufacturing team. You will have the opportunity to build, plan, maintain and improve innovative solutions that will continuously push your skills to new heights.  

You will have many opportunities to share and implement your ideas and vision in a relaxed, friendly environment and your work will directly contribute to the welfare and safety of countless animals around the world.

We are looking for someone who has

• Mastery of JavaScript
• Experience in Object-Oriented Programming
• Mastery of PHP
• Mastery of MySQL
• Experience working with Vue.JS or a similar JS library such as React.JS
• Mastery of CSS/SCSS and HTML5 with knowledge of the latest mobile industry standards 
• Experience integrating with REST APIs
• Up to date knowledge of current UI best practices and usability concepts
• Experience working with jQuery
• Experience effectively working in a team and using Git
• Good to have: experience working in C# or Java, C++, and working with Arduinos

We prefer you have the following education/experience

• Graduate from a College or University programming related program, or relevant job-related experience.
• We welcome self-taught and highly motivated individuals with a strong passion for web development.

We are located at

• The intersection of Hyde Park and Fanshawe Park Rd. in London, Ontario
• Our office is accessible by bus and there is plenty of parking if arriving by car.

If hired, you will be

• Paid above the industry average with significant opportunities for raises
• Given the opportunity to grow with a young company in its early days
• Getting a sweet benefits package (dental, medical, fitness, massage, entertainment allowance and much more…)
• Getting to work in a pet friendly environment! (Feel free to bring your dog or cat to work with you!)
• Part of a fun, creative and unique team
• And lots more! (Lots of premium coffee, exotic teas and meals/snacks, team outings, games and much more!)

We love diversity of thought, background and experience, and are looking for people who are passionate about our mission, people who are problem-solvers, love to think creatively, and want to grow with our company!

If this sounds like a dream position for you, join us! Please apply by sending the following to Dmitri at dmitri@tagsforhope.com or submit the following by visiting our website at tagsforhope.com/careers/

- Your Resume

- Examples of work that you are proud of (such as your portfolio or code samples)