Functional Programmer/Software Engineer

Waterworth

$85K — $100K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in functional programming and software engineering.
  • Experience as a software engineer in internships or full-time roles is required.
  • Strong collaborative skills for detailed domain understanding and ambiguity resolution.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and clear communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; extensive experience may substitute academic qualifications.
  • Mission-driven with a focus on impactful work for end-users.
  • Proactive team player who enhances team skills and perspectives.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain new and existing software projects within a team.
  • Own projects from inception to completion, including design and implementation.
  • Communicate project progress and coordinate release efforts effectively.
  • Contribute innovative applications of functional programming techniques.
  • Elevate the quality of the existing codebase.
  • Guide improvements in the tech stack, tools, and deployment processes for better reliability and experience.
  • Engage collaboratively in an on-site team environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary offered.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
  • Flexible work hours with 40 hours per week, fully on-site.
  • Regular team-building events and social activities to promote team culture.
  • Potential for higher compensation for exceptional candidates.
Full Job Description
Functional Programmer/Software Engineer - Growth Phase Cloud SaaS for Municipal Finance

What You Will Do:
  • You will build and maintain both new projects and existing systems in a team environment, ensuring stability and long-term maintainability.
  • You will own projects from start to finish, learn and model the associated domain, specify the implementation design, and execute in accordance with your plan.
  • You will communicate progress and coordinate release efforts.
  • You will contribute to new and practical applications of functional programming.
  • You will raise the quality of code in our code base.
  • You will guide the evolution of our tech stack, tooling, and deployment processes to improve reliability and developer experience.
  • You will be fully engaged in an on-site environment in Victoria, BC, contributing to close collaboration and strong team culture.

Requirements

About You:
  • You are an experienced and enthusiastic functional programmer.
  • You have previously worked as a software engineer, either through an internship or full-time permanent employment.
  • You can collaborate closely with our lead engineers to build a rich understanding of the domain, flesh out domain models, and surface ambiguities.
  • You have excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills, with the capability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
  • You have a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field. Extensive experience and demonstrated competency will be considered equivalent.
  • You are a mission-driven individual who cares about their work having a real impact, who keeps the end user in mind throughout their work.
  • You are in search of an opportunity that can satisfy your drive for always expanding your knowledge and technical competence.
  • You are an opinionated team player that can complement the existing skill sets and perspectives of our team.


Application Process:

For your initial application, please submit your resume and complete the questionnaire. Cover letters are optional for applying to this role and present an opportunity for you to share more about yourself and why there may be a great fit. Please do not use AI if you decide to submit a cover letter; it is not a box that simply needs to be checked.

We will be reaching out to candidates in consideration within 1-2 business days from application submission to schedule a virtual screening interview. Arrangements for an in-person interview and technical assessment will be made thereafter. All interviews are conducted by the direct managers for the role.

Benefits

Why Join Us:
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Flexible work hours (40 hours/week), 100% on-site
  • Regular team-building events and social activities (optional but encouraged)
  • For an ideal candidate with exceptional experience, we are open to offering compensation beyond the listed salary range

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