Job Description

While this is a remote position, we are currently only hiring candidates within Canada.



At Punchcard, we're not just evolving; we're building the next generation of technology consulting. We believe the future lies at the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence. Our mission is to solve our clients' most interesting challenges by building exceptional software, and we're leveraging AI both in our solutions and in how we build them.



The era of rote coding is fading. We're moving beyond the tasks that AI can automate and are seeking strategic thinkers who can do more with less. We're looking for Expert Generalists: developers who blend deep technical skill with broad curiosity and a powerful ability to learn. This is your chance to move beyond a single framework or a narrow role and help shape the future of a company that values principles over syntax.



If you are a seasoned software developer who is energized by complex problems, thrives on learning, and is excited to use AI as a partner in creation, we invite you to join us on this journey.



How You'll Make an Impact

This is not a ticket-taking role. You will be a core part of a lean, high-impact team, shaping solutions from concept to delivery.

Architect & Build: Partner with Product Managers, UX Designers, and clients to design and develop robust, elegant solutions for complex business problems. Your focus will be on sound architecture and first principles. Lead the AI Charge: Actively explore, implement, and champion the use of AI tools and methodologies (e.g., GitHub Copilot, advanced code generation, LLM-powered testing) to amplify your--and the team's--productivity and creativity. Solve, Don't Just Code: Decompose ambiguous challenges into clear, actionable, and testable components. You'll be valued for your problem-solving process as much as your final code. Mentor & Elevate: As a senior member of the team, you'll contribute to our technical culture, share your knowledge, and help elevate the skills of those around you. Own Your Work: From developing well-functioning applications and databases to ensuring security and performance, you will take ownership of the entire development lifecycle, using your expertise to make critical decisions.

Who We're Looking For:

The Expert Generalist Mindset

We believe the best developers are defined by their mindset, not just their toolchain. We're looking for someone who embodies the following traits:

Deeply Curious: You ask "why" before you ask "how." You don't just copy-paste solutions; you seek to understand the underlying principles, whether you're exploring a new domain or debugging a tricky problem. A Natural Collaborator (with Humility): You know your strengths and are eager to learn from others. You see collaboration with UX, Product, and other specialists not as a handoff, but as an essential part of building the right thing, well. You aren't afraid to ask for help. Grounded in Fundamentals: You value durable, principle-level knowledge (e.g., design patterns, distributed systems concepts, architectural trade-offs) over fleeting framework-specific trivia. You see the patterns that connect different technologies. Customer-Obsessed: You understand that technology is a means to an end. Your curiosity is focused by a desire to help our clients and their users become better at what they do. Pragmatic & Adaptable: You have "mechanical sympathy"--an intuitive feel for how different parts of a system work together, from front-end rendering to database performance. You can quickly get up to speed in an unfamiliar environment and make choices that go with the grain.

Your Skills & Experience

Demonstrated experience (typically 5+ years) shipping complex software products in a team environment. A Computer Science degree or equivalent education. Proven ability to learn new languages, frameworks, and domains quickly and effectively. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders. Proficiency using AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, language-specific models) to amplify your productivity.

Bonus Points:

While an Expert Generalist can adapt to any stack, it would be a bonus if you had experience in environments like ours: C#/.NET, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript (React), Moblie Development (React Native), and cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure. Experience in a consulting or agency environment, working with multiple clients and projects. Contributions to open-source projects, a technical blog, or other community engagement.

What to Expect at Punchcard

Engaging and Challenging Projects: If you want to do the same thing over and over again, Punchcard isn't for you. If you love puzzles and solving novel problems, you'll thrive here. A Culture of Learning: We are dedicated to creativity and innovation, with regular company-wide hack days to experiment with new technologies and ideas. Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary and employee group benefits (including disability, life insurance, dental, and extended health). Flexibility & Trust: We offer flexible hours in a highly collaborative, remote-first work environment. Real Impact: You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from passionate, highly skilled team members who are invested in seeing everyone succeed and in shaping the future of our industry.

At Punchcard, we are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.