Staff Software Engineer, Achievers
Milestones & Celebrations
Recognition and rewards software for employees
Open for applications
Recognition and rewards software for employees
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To change the way the world works.
Role
Who you are
- Proven track record in leading back-end or full-stack projects with a strong focus on the back-end in a Senior or Staff capacity
- Hands on experience with actively contributing to or leading the design phase of complex projects and driving them through to delivery
- Proficient Python and/or Go programming skills preferred
- Strong understanding of Microservices architecture
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with a collaborative and team player approach
- Prior experience with code reviews and mentorship of less experienced Engineers is advantageous
- Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science or related field
What the job involves
- Join our high performing and collaborative Milestones & Celebrations team to lead complex back-end projects
- Architect and build innovative product features and solutions that scale to millions of users
- Utilize your expertise to guide and mentor Junior and Intermediate Engineers and leave your mark on our Engineering best practices!
- Own features end-to-end—from design to deployment—with a focus on quality, reliability, and scalability
- Lead system design and architecture discussions—bring clarity to complex problems and shape scalable solutions
- Be hands-on with the codebase—lead code reviews, champion best practices, and drive technical excellence
- Solve complex engineering challenges using tools like Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google PubSub, React/Redux, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and microservices
- Mentor and guide developers of varying experience levels—foster a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design to align on priorities, requirements, and dependencies
- Monitor and optimize performance—ensure our platform scales securely and efficiently as usage grows
- Lead engineering improvements—whether through better tooling, smarter processes, or adopting new technologies
- Stay curious and current—bring fresh ideas and perspectives by keeping up with emerging tech and industry trends
- Drive product impact at a global scale - lead projects that impact positively how people experience work
- Our employee recognition and engagement platform empowers companies to create cultures where people thrive
- Tackle complex, challenging projects that push your technical boundaries
- Apply your expertise to shape architecture, influence technical direction, and mentor fellow team members
- Join a close-knit, high-performing team that solves meaningful problems and celebrates successes together
- Work alongside an experienced leadership team who is genuinely invested in your career growth
- Own key domains and become a trusted subject matter expert
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where innovation is encouraged and your voice truly matters
Our take
Employees with a strong sense of belonging are twice as likely to be engaged, productive, and resilient. Achievers' platform aims to foster this belonging while delivering smart work experiences, guiding organisations towards an employee-powered culture. The platform uses personalised, mobile-first experiences and AI-driven content to boost employee participation.
Achievers caters to organisations ranging from 500 employees to large Fortune 500 companies like Marriott, Deloitte, 3M, and Microsoft. Annually, Achievers' members share tens of millions of recognition and celebration moments, highlighting its popularity and effectiveness. Continuous product enhancement is essential for maintaining its market leadership.
Recently, Achievers became available on Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing its strategic partnership with Google Cloud. This expansion simplifies procurement and management for customers, providing a reliable, real-time global network for exceptional user experience and performance. Integrations with Google Chat and Gmail will ensure seamless recognition within the flow of work, demonstrating Achievers' commitment to empowering employee appreciation.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2011
$24.5m
SERIES C
May 2009
$6.9m
SERIES B
Total funding: $39.4m
Company benefits
- Parental Leave Top-up 👶🏼
- Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day 🩺
- RRSP Matching 🙌🏼
- Flexible Vacation 🏖️
- Employee and Family Assistance Program 🤝🏽
- Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library 👩💻
- Internal Mentorship Program 🎓
- Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups 👏🏼
- A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto 🇨🇦
- Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program ✨
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth 📈
Company HQ
King West Village, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Jeff Cates
(CEO, not founder)Experience as Vice President of PSG Consumer at Hewlett-Packard for 3 years, and President and CEO of Intuit Canada for 8 years.
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