Principal Software Engineer

PowerToFly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design software company in Toronto is seeking a seasoned software developer specializing in API development. You will design and implement robust APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an innovative environment. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in building APIs using Node.js or Java and a strong understanding of REST standards. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Potential annual cash bonuses

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience building APIs using Node.js or Java.
• Excellent knowledge of REST API standards and web services.
• Experience in taking requirements to design and building reusable modules.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, debug, and document new and existing components.
• Build high-quality code following unit testing and test-driven development practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and operations to maintain and enhance the platform.

Skills

Node.js or Java

REST API standards

Debugging and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Perforce

AWS services (SQS, SNS, Elastic Search, etc.)

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity

• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Competitive compensation package, including potential annual cash bonuses and stock grants
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment focused on cutting-edge technology
• Chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of design and manufacturing
• Engage in a culture that prioritizes diversity and belonging

Job Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, debug, and document new and existing components to meet business and operational needs
• Build high-quality code following unit testing and test-driven development practices
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and operations to maintain and enhance the platform
• Drive and participate in code and document reviews, mentoring the team in best practices
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to achieve high quality and performance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience building APIs using Node.js or Java
• Excellent knowledge of REST API standards and web services
• Experience in taking requirements to design and building reusable modules
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining large-scale production systems
• Familiarity with distributed asynchronous systems
• Knowledge of AWS services such as SQS, SNS, Elastic Search, DynamoDB, RDS, and Elastic Cache
• Demonstrated SDLC best practices in coding standards, code reviews, tests, and delivery
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git and Perforce

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