Intermediate Software Engineer, Achievers
CA$96-130k
2-3 days a week in office
Recognition and rewards software for employees
Be an early applicant
Recognition and rewards software for employees
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$96-130k
2-3 days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To change the way the world works.
Role
Who you are
- If you’re energized by tackling complex, meaningful challenges and want to accelerate your career growth, you’ll thrive here
- 3-5+ years of professional experience with back‑end or full‑stack projects
- Openness to working with different modern technologies - professional experience in Python and/or Go is highly advantageous
- Advanced SQL expertise - ability to independently write complex, performant queries from scratch, with strong understanding of data structures—beyond reliance on ORM layers or AI-generated code
- Good knowledge of microservices architecture and modern distributed system patterns
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative approach to working with cross‑functional teams
- Any experience contributing to system design and architecture discussions is advantageous
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
What the job involves
- Join our Platform Services team: an opportunity to collaborate with a thoughtful, supportive team that genuinely values your expertise
- Report to an experienced Engineering Manager who can offer you mentorship, autonomy, ownership, and a genuine investment in your growth!
- Work on complex, challenging projects that impact millions of users across the world
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where innovation is encouraged and your voice truly matters from day 1
- 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
- Grow your skills and expertise with system design and architecture
- Work on major product features end-to-end with a focus on quality, reliability, and scalability
- Be hands-on with the codebase - participate in code reviews, champion best practices, and help drive technical excellence
- Solve complex engineering challenges using tools like Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google PubSub, React/Redux, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and microservices
- Contribute to system design and architecture discussions - get mentored by experienced Senior and Principal Engineers to help you get to the next level
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design to align on priorities, requirements, and dependencies
- Stay curious - keep up with emerging tech and industry trends and provide fresh ideas
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 organizations towards an employee-powered culture. The platform offers personalized, mobile-first experiences and AI-driven content to boost employee participation.
Achievers caters to organizations 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.
In 2024, Achievers became available on Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing its strategic partnership with Google Cloud. This expansion streamlines procurement and management for customers, providing a reliable, real-time global network that delivers an exceptional user experience and performance. Integrations with Google Chat and Gmail will ensure seamless recognition within the workflow, demonstrating Achievers' commitment to empowering employee appreciation and recognition.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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
Scott Landers
(CEO)Before joining Achievers, he was on the Board of Directors at Bridgeline Digital and was the Chairman & CEO of Harver. He is currently also a Member of the Board of Directors at the Centre for Women & Enterprise.
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