Staff Software Engineer

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About the role

  • Staff Software Engineer focused on member-facing experiences at Achievers, developing services and libraries in a hybrid environment. Collaborate on engineering challenges with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-impact initiatives that shape how millions of people experience work around the world.
  • Bring your unique perspective to complex and challenging projects - apply your expertise in architecture, influence technical direction, and mentor fellow team members.
  • Join a close-knit, no-ego, high-performing team that solves meaningful problems and celebrates successes together.
  • Work alongside an experienced leadership team who is genuinely invested in your career growth.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where innovation is encouraged and your voice truly matters.
  • Oversee complex large-scale projects and systems and drive technical solutions aligned with team objectives.
  • Apply your strategic expertise to set technical direction and support leadership with technical expertise.
  • Define and drive technical vision and strategy across multiple projects and teams.
  • Ensure high code quality, performance, and reliability standards.
  • Lead system design and architecture discussions - bring clarity to complex problems and shape scalable solutions.
  • Be hands-on with the codebase - lead code reviews, champion best practices, and drive technical excellence.
  • Solve complex engineering challenges using tools like Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google Pub/Sub, React/Redux, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and microservices.
  • Mentor Senior Engineers - foster a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design to align on priorities, requirements, and dependencies.
  • Stay curious - keep up with emerging tech and industry trends and provide fresh ideas.

Requirements

  • 7-9+ years of proven track record in leading back-end or full-stack projects in a Senior or Staff capacity, providing technical leadership and promoting best practices and standards.
  • A strong strategic and architectural vision paired with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think systematically.
  • Proficiency with leading the design phase of complex projects and driving them through to delivery.
  • Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and trade-offs.
  • Proficient Python and/or Go programming skills are advantageous, but we are open to various languages.
  • Strong understanding of Microservices architecture.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with a collaborative and team player approach.
  • Prior experience with code reviews and mentorship of Senior Engineers.
  • Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science or related field.

Benefits

  • 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

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$150,000 - CA$164,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

DockerGraphQLKubernetesMicroservicesMySQLPostgresPythonReactReduxGo

Location requirements

HybridCanada

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