Senior Software Developer, Data Technology (Canada)

Braintrust; Alberta; Remote; CAD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Software Developer specializing in Data Technology. This remote-first role requires expertise in software development and data engineering, focusing on building scalable data solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to evolving the company's data architecture. A competitive salary range of $98,400—$137,800 CAD is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in software development.
• Strong interest in data engineering and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data products and services.
• Improve development and monitoring processes.
• Contribute to the design of the next-generation data platform.

Skills

Python

Scala

Java

Go

Shell Scripting

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

S3

Redshift

Presto

Spark

Kafka

Kinesis

Job description

Senior Software Developer, Data Technology (Canada)

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This opportunity is open to engineers based in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Quebec. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Hootsuite is seeking a Senior Software Developer, Data Technology to design, build, test, and ship high-quality software that delivers business value. This role will be an integral part of the team responsible for evolving Hootsuite’s data architecture. The developer will work in an agile environment, collaborating with analysts, product managers, and other developers. This is a remote-first role, reporting to the Senior Manager, Analytics.

Salary range : $98,400—$137,800 CAD.

Interview process :

• Recruiter screening (30 mins)
• Technical Interview (1 : 15 mins)
• Final Interview with Senior Leader of Data Analytics (30 mins)

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain data products and services for internal stakeholders.
• Conduct technical research and analysis to identify new candidate technologies.
• Provide technical guidance, act as a role model, and navigate complex organizational structures.
• Improve development, build, deployment, and monitoring processes with a focus on security, reliability, and performance.
• Implement technical roadmaps to scale services and build new data products.
• Participate in code reviews, team meetings, and apply software development best practices.
• Take ownership of work and operate autonomously when necessary.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency in data systems and processes.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of Hootsuite’s next-generation data platform.
• Assist in developing hiring processes and interview scripts to attract top-tier developers.

Requirements :

• 5-8 years of experience in software development with a track record of high-impact contributions.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala, Java, Go, or shell scripting with a focus on scalable and performant code.
• Strong interest in data engineering, including data ingestion, storage, and compute in relational, NoSQL, and serverless architectures.
• Experience with data stores, query engines, and frameworks (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, S3, Redshift, Presto, Spark).
• Familiarity with message queues such as Kafka and Kinesis.
• Experience developing high-volume data pipelines and integrations.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and data modeling best practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and changing environments.