About BigGeo
BigGeo is the Spatial Cloud. We help companies manage and access the world’s spatial data. Any size, any slice, any insight. Delivered in seconds.
We’re building something that hasn’t existed before: a new layer of the internet where the “where” and “when” behind every decision is instantly clear, programmable, and actionable. Our platform removes the complexity that has kept spatial data locked in silos for decades, and replaces it with speed, precision, and control.
We’re a Calgary-based company, early and moving fast, with real customers, real infrastructure, and a clear point of view on where the world is going.
Why BigGeo Exits and Why People Build Here
Most companies are spatially blind. They know what their data says, but not where or when things actually happen. That gap costs real money, creates real risk, and limits what AI can actually do in the physical world.BigGeo exists to close that gap.We’re not building another tool. We’re building the rails that connect the planet’s moving data to the systems that run the world. That’s a big problem, and it takes people who care about doing things right, not just fast.
People build here because:
- The problem is real and the category is open. We’re not competing for the middle of an existing market. We’re defining a new one. Your work shapes what the category becomes.
- Your fingerprints are on the architecture. We’re at the stage where the decisions you make today become the foundation tomorrow. What you ship matters.
- We run on clarity, not politics. We move with purpose. No bureaucratic drag, just a team that agrees on the mission and gets to work.
- You’ll grow fast because the problems are hard. Spatial data at scale is a genuinely difficult domain. If you want to be stretched, you’ll be stretched.
- We’re building for longevity. We’re not chasing hype cycles. We’re building infrastructure, the kind that compounds in value over time and earns the trust of the companies that depend on it.
The Role
We're looking for an intermediate full stack developer to join our Product team and help build the commercial features that power our spatial marketplace. You'll work on customer-facing applications, platform infrastructure, and systems that directly impact revenue growth.
This role offers meaningful technical challenges—from architecting scalable backend services to building intuitive user interfaces for complex workflows. Your work will span the full stack and contribute directly to our ability to bring solutions to our customers.
What You'll Work On
You'll contribute across the full technology stack, building features that bring our spatial cloud platform to market:
Our Tech Stack
Frontend: React, TypeScript, Apollo Client (GraphQL)
Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL (Type-GraphQL), NestJS-style architecture
Database: PostgreSQL with TypeORM
Payments: Stripe API, Stripe Connect
Infrastructure: OVH Cloud, Docker, GitHub Actions for CI/CD
Tools: Linear (project management), Monday, GitHub, Google Workspace
Key Responsibilities
Marketplace and Commerce
- Build and enhance marketplace functionality that connects data providers with enterprise customers.
- Develop payment and transaction processing systems integrated with third-party services.
- Create dashboards and analytics tools for internal teams and external users.
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Platform and API Development
- Implement backend services and APIs that support our growing platform capabilities.
- Design and build user interfaces for complex data workflows and business processes.
- Integrate with external APIs and services to extend platform functionality.
- Collaborate with Platform and Product teams to deliver end-to-end features.
What You Bring
Required Experience & Skills
• 3-5 years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience building React applications with modern patterns (hooks, context, state management)
• Solid backend development skills with Node.js and RESTful or GraphQL APIs
• Proficient with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and writing SQL
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows (pull requests, code reviews)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote/distributed team
Strong Assets (Not Required But Highly Valued)
• Experience with payment processing systems (Stripe, Stripe Connect)
• Familiarity with financial systems, accounting concepts, or ledger architecture
• Knowledge of ORM frameworks (Sequelize, TypeORM) and database migrations
• Experience building marketplace or e-commerce platforms
• Understanding of SaaS metrics and subscription business models
• Previous experience in a startup or fast-growth environment
• Interest or experience in geospatial technology, mapping, or GIS
What We Value
• Business Impact Mindset: You understand how your code connects to revenue and customer value
• Quality with Pragmatism: You write clean, maintainable code but know when to ship fast
• Ownership: You take features from concept to production, including testing and deployment
• Clear Communication: You explain technical decisions clearly and ask good questions
• Learning Orientation: You're comfortable tackling unfamiliar problems and technologies
• Collaboration: You work well across Platform and Product teams to deliver integrated features
Why Join BigGeo
• High-Impact Work: Your code directly drives revenue and business outcomes—no busy work
• Growth Stage: Join during commercialization phase when your contributions have maximum impact
• Technical Challenges: Solve interesting problems across the full stack—from database design to user interfaces
• Clear Vision: Structured commercialization plan with measurable goals and well-defined roadmap
• Strong Team: Work with talented engineers building cutting-edge spatial and GIS technology
• Flexible Work: Hybrid model with Calgary office and remote flexibility
• Emerging Category: Help define the spatial cloud infrastructure space as it connects AI to the real world
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Collaborative team culture with regular offsites and team events
Bonus points if you include a link to your GitHub, portfolio, or a technical blog post you've written.
BigGeo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Bonus points if you include a link to your GitHub, portfolio, or a technical blog post you've written.
BigGeo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Success Metrics
First 30 days:
Onboarded to the codebase, dev environment, and current sprint workstream. Shipped at least one meaningful change to production with support. Clear understanding of the marketplace architecture and the commercial features you will own.
First 60 days:
Independently delivering features end to end across the full stack. Contributing to code reviews and technical discussions. At least one integration or payment flow shipped to production with measurable impact.
First 90 days and beyond:
Trusted to own features from concept to production without coordination overhead. Your work is visibly connected to revenue and customer outcomes. Actively contributing to the architecture and technical direction of the commercial platform.