Senior Staff Software Engineer, Achievers
Office located in Liberty Village, Toronto
Recognition and rewards software for employees
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Recognition and rewards software for employees
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in Liberty Village, Toronto
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To change the way the world works.
Role
Who you are
- Extensive relevant development experience in a Senior/Staff capacity
- Top-notch programming skills specifically in Python or Go are advantageous
- Proven track record in architecting and delivering complex solutions in a SaaS environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative approach to stakeholder management and cross-functional partnerships
- Prior experience with coaching and mentoring Engineering teams
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture
- Expertise with technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science or related field
- If you also value teamwork, moving quickly, failing fast, and adapting to change, we`d love to hear from you!
What the job involves
- Reporting to a VP of Engineering, you`ll take technical ownership of a large portfolio and several high-performing teams
- Work across multiple domains and contribute to an environment where innovation and initiative are encouraged and rewarded
- This role offer a mix of hands-on and architecting responsibilities, allowing you to apply your expertise and leave your mark on our Engineering best practices
- Technical Leadership: shape and implement Engineering best practices, standards, and guidelines for coding, testing, and infrastructure across multiple teams. Lead and initiate engineering improvements and code reviews
- Product Development: design, build, and maintain innovative product features that enhance the Achievers platform - the most-used platform in the industry impacting 4+ million users in 170 countries worldwide
- Continuous Delivery: ship code 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
- Technology Selection: utilize a wide range of modern tools and technologies, including Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google Pub/Sub, React/Redux, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microservices, to solve complex challenges
- Lead and Mentor: provide guidance and mentorship to a team of software developers with varying experience levels, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration: work closely with Product, Design, 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
- Learning and Growth: continuously learn and stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and Engineering practices to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the team
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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