Senior Software Engineer, Achievers
Data Intelligence
2-3 days a week in office (Liberty Village, ON)
Recognition and rewards software for employees
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Recognition and rewards software for employees
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
2-3 days a week in office (Liberty Village, ON)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To change the way the world works.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 5+ years of backend software engineering experience in enterprise environments, with a focus on reporting, analytics, and data-driven features such as data export and insights
- Strong understanding of analytics fundamentals, including dimensional data modeling, data transformation, and data visualization best practices
- Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and cloud-based data warehousing (preferably Google BigQuery)
- Proficient in server-side programming languages such as Python, PHP, or Go
- Solid experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB), including schema design, data modeling, and performance tuning
- Familiarity with streaming or near real-time data ingestion technologies (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub)
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration with BI and analytics tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
- Proficient with data serialization formats such as JSON, CSV
- Knowledge of data privacy, security, and governance best practices
- Experience with agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
- Ability to lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and code quality
- Proactive in exploring and adopting new technologies, frameworks, and APIs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Experience integrating applications with AI/ML systems is a plus
What the job involves
- At Achievers, we hire you for you because we value the unique perspective and individuality that each person brings to our team
- We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where you belong, and your contributions are celebrated
- You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues who appreciate your strengths and are excited to learn from your experiences
- We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Data Intelligence team
- In this role, you will leverage your skills in software and data engineering to turn data from our SaaS platform into intelligence and actionable insight for our customers
- Your work will help revolutionize the use of data at Achievers, delivering intelligent services that change the way work is done
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services that support reporting, analytics, data export, and data-driven product features
- Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering teams to deliver actionable insights and AI-powered features that enhance user experience and decision-making
- Design and implement well-structured APIs to integrate with internal and external BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
- Apply strong data modeling and transformation techniques to support dimensional analytics and interactive visualizations
- Ensure data quality, governance, privacy, and compliance standards are met across all systems
- Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture planning
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
- Continuously research and experiment with new tools, frameworks, and technologies to drive innovation and efficiency
- Contribute to agile development cycles, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives
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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