Senior Software Developer, BE

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Role overview

Technical environment

• The description names Java, MySQL, DynamoDB, gRPC, GraphQL, Kafka, and microservices architecture.
• Qualifications also cite Java, Play, Scala, MySQL, Cassandra, Solr, or Kafka as example languages and infrastructure for scalable services and storage layers.
• Core capabilities include software engineering, technical design, scalable microservices, data modeling, and agile product development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable systems and infrastructure for backend services.
• Measure work, analyze results, and use A/B testing to develop product-change hypotheses.
• Monitor and test APIs and services for real-time health and performance.
• Propose technical approaches and influence roadmap decisions through product discussions and system insights.
• Work with Product Managers and stakeholders to define requirements, clarify tradeoffs, and translate business goals into technical designs.
• Analyze metrics and experiment results to validate product hypotheses.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of software engineering experience.
• Experience designing highly scalable, performant microservices and storage layers using relevant languages and infrastructure.
• Experience in fast-moving teams with frequent deployments.
• Experience using data and metrics to inform technical and product decisions.
• Track record building and launching products with knowledge of API design, system architecture, and data architecture.

Compensation and location

• The targeted Canadian base salary range is CAD 164,000–205,000; actual compensation depends on experience, education, skills, business needs, and location.
• The role is available for hire in Toronto, Canada, and pay is described as location-based.
• The total rewards package may include variable pay, equity, and benefits.

Benefits

• The employer describes health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks.