D2L
Front End Software Developer 2
🇨🇦 Hybrid - CA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $75K - $98K
💻 Software Engineering
🗓️ September 12th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Develop responsive and accessible front-end features focusing on Web Components.
- Collaborate closely with technical product managers, designers, and QA teams.
- Apply full-stack principles including component abstraction, state management, and backend integration.
- Strong proficiency in object-oriented design and coding skills in languages such as C++, C#, or Java.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, databases, and distributed systems.
- Experience in software development within technology-focused companies preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
- Work within the Product Development department supporting innovative education technology.
- Base salary range from $75,000 to $98,000 CAD with additional benefits including equity grants, wellness subsidies, and variable incentives.
- Supports hybrid work style with three days per week in office and access to employee growth and wellbeing programs.
Front End Software Developer 2 Full Description
D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.
New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience â and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages â in schools, campuses, and companies.
D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.
D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns â and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.
A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.
How will I make an Impact?
At D2L, we are looking for developers who will help us advance our goal of using technology to transform teaching and learning around the world. We need software developers to work on a wide range of technologies including, but not limited to: distributed systems, user interfaces, mobile and cloud computing. As a developer, you will help make dreams a reality.
We are looking for software developers who have a passion for technology and code. Beyond code, developers are expected to collaborate closely with others including technical product managers, designers and QA. Your ideas and perspectives are essential to making sure we are building the right things.
Working on our front-end web platform team, you will be building responsive, accessible, and design-forward features, with a focus on Web Components, that power user experiences across our platform. We focus on engineering excellence in the browser, ensuring that our components are performant, scalable, and adhere to modern standards in accessibility and responsive design. While the role centres on front-end development, weâre looking for software engineers with a strong understanding of full-stack principles. This means going beyond visual implementation to consider architecture, data flow, and integration with backend systems. Success in this role requires a solid grasp of software engineering fundamentals, including component abstraction, state management, and testing strategies
What youâll bring to the role:
- Ability to analyze and decompose problems into potential technical solutions
- Experience with OO design and proficient coding skills (ie: C++, C# or Java)
- Strong understanding of Computer Science topics including: data structures, algorithms, databases, distributed systems
- Experience in software development, preferably in a technology focused company
- Acumen with Artificial Intelligence tools
- Bachelorâs degree in computer science, computer engineering or similar technical discipline
D2L operates in a hybrid work style, with expectation of 3 days per week in office.
The expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below. The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidateâs relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.
Donât meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!
Why we're awesome:
At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L:
- Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning and Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
- 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
- Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
- Retirement planning
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Home Internet Reimbursements
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Social Events
- Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.
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