TextNow, Inc.

TextNow, Inc.

Senior Web Developer

Waterloo, ON · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$113k-$162kDetected 110 days ago
JavaScriptReactHTMLCSSA/B TestingTest AutomationVoIPCommunication

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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Level IV · 4×
Level I$55,2241 entry
Level II$67,7042 entries
Level III$80,1633 entries
Level IV$92,6434 entries

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DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Web Developers (15-1254) · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

  • We believe communication belongs to everyone.
  • TextNow is evolving the way the world connects and that's because we're made up of people with curious minds who bring an optimistic, yet critical lens into the work we do.
  • We're the largest provider of free phone service in the nation.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain a high-quality Web application focused on voice and messaging features (voice calling, chat, real-time notifications, etc.).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Optimize app performance to ensure smooth voice and messaging functionality, including audio quality, latency, and bandwidth usage.
  • Own problems and solutions end-to-end, from ideation to deployment
  • Understanding of user experience (UX) principles, with the ability to design elegant, simple solutions for complex problems.
  • We treat this company like it's our own... because it is!

Requirements

  • A professional Web developer with 5+ years of experience with web app development.
  • Experience in Javascript, HTML and CSS, with a deep understanding of web frameworks (React, Marionette).
  • Knowledge of desktop notifications and managing network connections for real-time updates.
  • Familiarity with modern web development tools, Instruments, and the debugging process.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks (Unit, UI, Integration testing).

Compensation

  • CAD $113,400 - $162,000 annually
  • CAD $158,000 - 207,000 annually
  • CAD $200,400 - 248,000 annually
  • Final compensation will be determined based on a number of factors, including skills, experience, location and on-the-job performance.
  • We recognize that exceptional talent may fall outside of these ranges; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply even if their compensation expectations are outside of the listed range.

Benefits

  • Bonus points for experience with real-time communication protocols and technologies like WebRTC, SIP, or similar.
  • Our benefits and more
  • This is a brief overview of the benefits that TextNow offers its employees.
  • More complete details can be found in TextNow's Benefit Guide and legal plan documents, which are available to employees on or shortly after their start date with TextNow.
  • The benefits listed herein are for illustrative purposes only and may change from time-to-time in TextNow's sole discretion.
  • Employee stock options
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Flexible work arrangements (work-from-home, remote, or access to one of our office spaces)

Company info

  • We exist to democratize phone service.
  • And we're just getting started.
  • Join us in our mission to break down barriers to communication and free the flow of conversation for people everywhere.
  • TextNow is looking for an experienced Senior Web Developer to play a key role in the development of our voice and messaging platform on Web.
  • You will be responsible for building high-performance, scalable, and feature-rich mobile applications that integrate voice, video, and messaging capabilities.
  • You will work alongside a talented team of developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-centric experiences.
  • Experimentation is a key part of your workflow
  • be data-driven and make the right decisions for our customers
  • Experimentation is a key part of your workflow; be data-driven and make the right decisions for our customers

Equal opportunity

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
  • Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our Talent Team.
  • AI usage: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact our Talent Team.
  • TextNow Candidate Policy

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