Technical Development & Coding Expertise- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and efficient software applications that align with technical specifications and user requirements. Ensure adherence to coding best practices and architectural standards.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following established standards and industry best practices, contributing to long-term maintainability and ease of updates.
- Diagnose and resolve software bugs and performance bottlenecks by applying analytical thinking and structured troubleshooting methodologies.
- Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies-including unit, integration, and system tests-to ensure software reliability, performance, and security.
- Lead or significantly contribute to architectural and technical design decisions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with organizational technology strategy.
System & Domain Knowledge- Acquire in-depth understanding of current systems and software applications through comprehensive research, analysis, and continuous learning to ensure alignment with business needs and technological standards.
- Analyze user requirements and stakeholder feedback to develop tailored software solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with security standards, legal regulations, and data privacy requirements relevant to software systems under development.
Code Quality, Review & Documentation- Contribute to peer code reviews by offering constructive technical feedback, supporting knowledge-sharing and quality assurance processes.
- Maintain detailed documentation for code, processes, development standards, and project artifacts to support team transparency and future scalability.
Team Leadership & Collaboration- Mentor junior team members and support onboarding of new employees, promoting skill development and team cohesion.
- Collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams, utilizing asynchronous communication tools and strategies to maintain productivity and alignment.
- Initiate and drive process improvements and development workflows, such as CI/CD, code quality standards, and agile methodologies, to enhance team productivity and delivery speed.
- Represent the development team in strategic discussions with stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into business-friendly language to support decision-making.
Strategic Thinking & Risk Management- Proactively identify technical risks and dependencies across projects, and work with cross-functional teams to mitigate these issues early in the development lifecycle.
Continuous Learning & Innovation- Engage in continuous professional development by staying informed about emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to incorporate modern practices into development work.
Skills & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the full software development lifecycle, with a focus on building and maintaining web applications.
- At least 3 years of experience working with AWS or similar cloud platforms, including application deployment and cloud resource management.
- Proven experience in designing or integrating APIs, including REST, Web or GraphQL services.
- Demonstrated success in leading or contributing to the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, preferably with tools such as CircleCI.
- Experience with SQL for querying and managing relational databases when required.
- Prior involvement in mentoring developers and contributing to technical onboarding processes.
- Proficient in Python with 5+ years of experience in developing clean, maintainable code.
- Hands-on experience with Git-based version control systems, particularly GitHub, in collaborative development settings.
- Strong command of the Linux command line for environment setup, scripting and debugging.
- Experience with Python web frameworks such as Django (preferred), or alternatives like Flask or FastAPI.
- Solid understanding of data modeling principles and database schema design.
- Familiarity with common application stack components, including nginx, uWSGI and similar technologies.
- Strong grasp of web development standards and best practices, with an interest in adopting emerging technologies.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Proven ability to write clear documentation and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on quality.
- Comfortable working in distributed teams across time zones, with the ability to manage workload and communication asynchronously.
Additional Information- Base Salary Hiring Range: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 CAD annually
Final salary offered will fall within the posted salary range and will vary based on the candidate's skills, experience and qualifications
Note:- This is a recruitment posting for an existing vacancy.
What Do We Offer You?- Competitive Total Rewards Package, including exclusive travel perks!
- Additional days off, including on your birthday!
- Vacation time for you to recharge
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Meaningful Employee Recognition Program
- Learning and Growth Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
*Applicable based on location*
Please note that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in the selection or interview process.
