Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Identity Data

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take ownership and achieve quarterly objectives for the team.

• Guide engineers through uncertainty and complex challenges.

• Provide support to team members throughout the delivery process.

• Collaborate closely with product management, design, and analytics during the ideation and decision-making phases.

• Clearly communicate technical limitations and assess risks and trade-offs.

• Identify and lead the resolution of issues related to projects, processes, technology, and business.

• Develop and track operational metrics.

• Address issues proactively and assist with on-call responsibilities and maintenance tasks.

• Establish and enhance code review and design standards.

• Promote engineering standards through written communication and technical presentations.

• Foster team talent through constructive feedback, mentorship, and modeling best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 4 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying large-scale backend systems.

• Proficient in programming languages such as Python or Kotlin.

• Proven experience in developing highly available distributed systems.

• Familiarity with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.

• Capability to outline technical plans for significant features or system components.

• Skill in designing elegant, simple, and extensible systems.

• Ability to produce high-quality, maintainable code.

• Proficient in implementing substantial changes in a large codebase.

• Experience in creating tools and methodologies for safe code modifications.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capacity to collaborate effectively with a global engineering team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity rewards may be included in total compensation.

• Monthly stipends available for health, wellness, and technology expenses.

• Comprehensive medical coverage fully subsidized for employees and their dependents.

• Dental and vision insurance provided for employees and dependents.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Generous holiday schedule.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with discounted stock options from Affirm.

• Remote-first work flexibility.

• In-person onboarding experience provided.

• Inclusive interview process with accommodations available for candidates with disabilities.