About the role

Intermediate Software Engineer developing backend platform features at Achievers. Collaborating in a hybrid team setting with a focus on Python, Go, and microservices.

Responsibilities

Build, own, and maintain innovative new product features that power the Achievers platform
Contribute to system design and architecture discussions, bringing forward ideas and helping shape the next generation of scalable, high‑performance platform capabilities
Write clean, scalable, testable code and continuously integrate it into our production environment
Actively participate in code reviews, ensuring quality, consistency, and engineering excellence across the team
Use the right tool for the job; our stack includes Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google Pub/Sub, React/Redux, GraphQL, Microservices, and Micro‑Frontend architecture across GCP
Develop microservices with strong SQL interaction, including efficient query design, performance optimization, and maintaining data integrity across distributed systems
Integrate with a variety of third-party systems where data accuracy is paramount
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to solve complex technical challenges and deliver seamless end‑to‑end experiences
Drive our modernization efforts by helping transform existing monolithic systems into modern, robust, cloud‑native microservices

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
3+ years of relevant backend software engineering experience
Experience working in Agile teams
Top notch programming skills in Python or Go (preferred)
Expert with technologies such as SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud (GCP, AWS)
Strong understanding of Microservice Architecture
Comfortable in a UNIX / Linux environment
Ability to analyze business requirements and create technical design documents that are in accordance with the company's architecture standards
Ability to handle and understand multiple domains; many cross-team projects
Eager to learn and try new things
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Rewards for your impact through our Recognition and Rewards program
Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage beginning on your first day
Parental Leave Top-up
Employer matched RRSP contributions
Flexible Vacation to recharge, so you can bring your best
Employee and Family Assistance Program offering mental health, legal, and financial counselling
Supported professional development and career growth (Linkedin Learning, mentorship)
Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups that celebrate our diversity
Regular events designed to build connection, belonging, and well-being
Hybrid flexibility, with time in our beautiful Liberty Village, Toronto office