Strong first-principles thinker with problem-solving abilities
Proven experience managing complex systems end-to-end
Proficient in a polyglot codebase (Elixir, Java, Rust, TypeScript)
Expertise in designing and optimizing distributed systems
Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design
Strong experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL
Familiar with caching strategies and their scalability implications
Experience with testing frameworks (ExUnit, RSpec, Jest, pytest)
Background in high-throughput or real-time domains like sports betting or financial services
Familiarity with Kubernetes and AI.
Responsibilities
Lead design and architecture of new platform capabilities in an agile environment
Build and maintain key services for Federated GraphQL API and event-driven architecture
Drive internal service integrations by collaborating with engineering teams
Support feature development in customer-facing applications, define scope, and contribute technical specs
Develop and optimize gRPC endpoints, GraphQL APIs, and SQL queries
Own observability practices including monitoring, alerting, and incident response
Identify systemic risks and lead initiatives to mitigate reliability issues
Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Fun, relaxed work environment
Education and conference reimbursements
Parental leave top up
Career progression opportunities and mentoring support
Full Job Description
About the Role & TeamThe Enablement team is responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting foundational services and applications that power our platform. We focus on identifying friction points across our systems and SDLC, and delivering solutions that enable teams to operate more efficiently and autonomously. Our engineers lead cross-team technical efforts for our customer-facing applications, driving solutions that span multiple systems and shape the architecture of our broader ecosystem. We take pride in creating scalable, reliable capabilities that accelerate product delivery and strengthen the platform as a whole.
About the Work
As a staff engineer on the Enablement team, you will:
Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of new platform capabilities in a collaborative agile environment
Build, support, and maintain key services that drive our Federated GraphQL API, event-driven architecture, and regulatory compliance tooling
Drive integrations with internal services by partnering closely with engineering teams and stakeholders across the organization
Support teams developing features in our customer-facing applications (theScore, theScore Bet, Hollywood Casino) by helping define scope, contributing to technical specs, and identifying edge cases and performance improvements through code and design review
Develop, scale, and optimize gRPC endpoints, GraphQL APIs, and SQL queries
Own observability practices across our systems, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response (DataDog, Bugsnag)
Proactively identify bottlenecks and areas of systemic risk, and lead efforts to address them before they impact reliability or scale
Mentor engineers across the organization and contribute to a culture of technical excellence
About You
7+ years in a software engineering role
A first-principles thinker who digs into root causes rather than surface symptoms
A track record of owning complex systems end-to-end
Comfortable working across a polyglot codebase that includes Elixir, Java, Rust, and TypeScript
Driven to design, build, and optimize distributed systems that hold up under real-world load
Knows the difference between an API that exposes a data model and one that expresses a domain, and has strong opinions about which to build
A solid foundation in computer science, with deep competencies in data structures, distributed systems, algorithms, and software design
Holds teams to a high bar for code quality and architecture, and can articulate why it matters
Strong experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL
Familiarity with caching strategies and the tradeoffs involved in applying them at scale
Experience with testing frameworks such as ExUnit, RSpec, Jest, pytest, or equivalent
Experience with high-throughput or real-time domains such as sports betting, gaming, or financial services
Experience with Kubernetes
Experience with AI
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package
Fun, relaxed work environment
Education and conference reimbursements.
Parental leave top up
Opportunities for career progression and mentoring others
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Salary Range
$170,000-$220,000 CAD
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About BoomTown
BoomTown is a real estate technology company that provides a platform for real estate agents and brokers to manage their businesses and connect with clients. The company's platform includes a range of tools and features, such as lead generation, CRM, and marketing automation. BoomTown has a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions that help real estate professionals improve their productivity and grow their businesses. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer service and building long-term relationships with its clients.
