Graduate Transition Initiative – Software Developer (Python, REST APIs, SQL)

About the Role

This position is funded through the Graduate Transition Initiative, delivered by techNL and the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development. The initiative provides support to eligible companies that hire recent graduates into software development and tech sales roles, providing meaningful early‑career experience while supporting long‑term growth in Newfoundland and Labrador's tech sector.

Eligibility

• Ability to work full‑time in Newfoundland and Labrador starting July/August 2026.
• Legally entitled to work full‑time in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Completion (within the past two years) of a minimum one‑year post‑secondary or skills‑training program at a recognized NL institution (e.g., MUN, CNA, Keyin College, Get Building, etc.).
• Not currently enrolled as a full‑time student.

Hours/Week: 35 hours per week Type: Graduate Transition Initiative – Full‑time Location: Remote, St. John’s, NL Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: August 1st 2026

About MCPS

At MCPS, we are revolutionizing and streamlining the marine and offshore maintenance and supply chain processes. We provide an all‑in‑one platform that helps offshore and marine asset owners reduce maintenance lead times, asset downtimes and business inefficiencies.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Developer to join our core team. You will play a crucial role in building, testing, and piloting our platform, helping to redefine the marine and offshore oil and gas maintenance and supply chain industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Back End Development and Integration: Develop and maintain scalable APIs using Python, REST APIs and HTTP.
• QA Product Testing and Ownership: Work on end‑to‑end features, QA testing, database schemas design to UI Implementation.
• AI Implementation: Assist in integrating AI/ML Learning models into the product workflows.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the founding team to brainstorm features and user experience.

Requirements

• Solid Python fundamentals.
• Understanding of REST APIs and HTTP.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Comfortable using Git (branching, pull requests, resolving conflicts).
• Some experience writing unit tests (any language or framework).
• Can read and understand existing code without handholding.

Nice to Have

• Datascience and Data Analytics skills would be excellent.
• Exposure to FastAPI, Flask, or similar Python web frameworks.
• Basic Docker knowledge.
• Experience with integration testing or API testing (e.g. Postman, pytest,
• Familiarity with QA practices — test coverage, regression testing, bug reporting.
• Any experience with microservices or multi‑service codebases.
• Context programming using GenAi.
• Knowledge of marine industry would be a huge added advantage.

Why join MCPS?

• Mentorship: Work directly with the business in shaping the future of marine and offshore supply chains and having fun while solving one of the most complex problems in the world.
• Flexibility: Remote first and flexibility around schedule and availability.
• Future Opportunity: Potential for full‑time position or extended internship based on performance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, a cover letter, and any relevant project links by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Application materials should be sent to

Eligible graduates who have completed post‑secondary education within the past two years are encouraged to apply.

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