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Staff Software Engineer ⭐

Achievers· Engineering – Platform Services
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Hybrid (Toronto, ON)$150k - $180kFull-time permanentPosted 4mo ago

About the role

Role focused on the User Domain and HRIS integrations, building scalable platform services that synchronize employee data across enterprise systems. Hybrid, Toronto-based, full-time permanent position.

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of software developers with varying experience levels, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement
  • Design, build, and maintain innovative product features that enhance the Achievers platform and handle millions of user records
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Actively participate in cross-functional planning sessions to align on priorities and dependencies
  • Be hands-on with the codebase, actively engaging in code reviews and ensuring best practices are followed
  • Utilize a wide range of modern tools and technologies, including Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google PubSub, React/Redux, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microservices, to solve complex challenges in user data synchronization and HRIS integrations
  • Architect high-performance, highly available, and secure software solutions that scale to millions of users
  • Ship code regularly—multiple times a day, enabling continuous improvement and rapid delivery of new features
  • Take full ownership of features or modules from design through deployment, ensuring the quality and reliability of the codebase
  • Monitor application performance and optimize code to ensure it meets scaling, performance, and security requirements as the product grows
  • Lead and initiate engineering improvements through tooling, processes, or adopting new technologies to ensure the team is working effectively
  • Ensure that systems, designs, and decisions are well-documented, making it easier for other engineers to understand, maintain, and expand upon your work
  • Set technical direction for the User Domain and HRIS integration architecture
  • Make crucial decisions on architecture, design, and technology choices that align with team and organizational objectives
  • Lead cross-cutting initiatives that span multiple teams and systems
  • Guide junior engineers on technical solutions and career development, helping them set goals and identify growth areas

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's in computer science or related field
  • 9+ years of relevant development experience
  • Demonstrated experience owning complex systems and driving technical direction
  • Experience working in Agile teams
  • Top-notch programming skills in Python or Go
  • Expert with technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes
  • Deep understanding of Microservice Architecture and distributed systems
  • Experience with cloud platforms (GCP strongly preferred, AWS acceptable)
  • Passion for performance profiling and benchmarking
  • Analyze business requirements and create technical design documents that are in accordance with the company's architecture standards
  • Recognized expertise in one or more technical domain
  • Strong strategic and architectural vision with ability to think systemically
  • Track record of driving technical excellence and engineering improvements
  • Ability to work self-directed and shape project outcomes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

Required:Guidance and leadershipArchitecture and technical directionPythonGoDocker

Benefits

  • Rewards for your impact through our Recognition and Rewards program
  • Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage beginning on your first day
  • Parental Leave Top-up
  • Employer matched RRSP contributions
  • Flexible Vacation to recharge, so you can bring your best
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program offering mental health, legal, and financial counselling
  • Supported professional development and career growth (Linkedin Learning, mentorship)
  • Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups that celebrate our diversity
  • Regular events designed to build connection, belonging, and well-being
  • Hybrid flexibility, with time in our Liberty Village, Toronto office
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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