Staff Software Engineer

Who you are

• Bachelor's or master's in computer science or related field
• 9+ years of relevant development experience
• Demonstrated experience owning complex systems and driving technical direction
• Experience working in Agile teams
• Top-notch programming skills in Python or Go
• Expert with technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes
• Deep understanding of Microservice Architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP strongly preferred, AWS acceptable)
• Passion for performance profiling and benchmarking
• Analyze business requirements and create technical design documents that are in accordance with the company's architecture standards
• Recognized expertise in one or more technical domain
• Strong strategic and architectural vision with ability to think systemically
• Track record of driving technical excellence and engineering improvements
• Ability to work self-directed and shape project outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What the job involves

• Join the team behind the platform's User Domain and HRIS integrations, where we connect and synchronize employee data from enterprise systems to power critical business workflows. Our services manage millions of user records, support large-scale integrations with leading HR platforms, and provide the foundation for user lifecycle, access, and organizational data across the product ecosystem
• You'll work with modern cloud technologies, distributed systems, APIs, and event-driven architectures while tackling complex scalability and reliability challenges. If you're passionate about building high-impact platform services and enjoy collaborating across teams to solve meaningful problems, this role offers significant opportunities for technical growth and influence
• 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
• Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of software developers with varying experience levels, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement
• Design, build, and maintain innovative product features that enhance the Achievers platform and handle millions of user records
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Actively participate in cross-functional planning sessions to align on priorities and dependencies
• Be hands-on with the codebase, actively engaging in code reviews and ensuring best practices are followed
• Utilize a wide range of modern tools and technologies, including Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google PubSub, React/Redux, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microservices, to solve complex challenges in user data synchronization and HRIS integrations
• Architect high-performance, highly available, and secure software solutions that scale to millions of users
• Ship code regularly—multiple times a day, enabling continuous improvement and rapid delivery of new features
• Take full ownership of features or modules from design through deployment, ensuring the quality and reliability of the codebase
• Monitor application performance and optimize code to ensure it meets scaling, performance, and security requirements as the product grows
• Lead and initiate engineering improvements through tooling, processes, or adopting new technologies to ensure the team is working effectively
• Ensure that systems, designs, and decisions are well-documented, making it easier for other engineers to understand, maintain, and expand upon your work
• Set technical direction for the User Domain and HRIS integration architecture
• Make crucial decisions on architecture, design, and technology choices that align with team and organizational objectives
• Lead cross-cutting initiatives that span multiple teams and systems
• Guide junior engineers on technical solutions and career development, helping them set goals and identify growth areas

Benefits

• Parental Leave Top-up 👶🏼
• Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day 🩺
• RRSP Matching 🙌🏼
• Flexible Vacation 🏖️
• Employee and Family Assistance Program 🤝🏽
• Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library 👩‍💻
• Internal Mentorship Program 🎓
• Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups 👏🏼
• A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto 🇨🇦
• Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program ✨
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth 📈