Senior Backend Engineer - Data Intelligence & Reporting Solutions

Medium; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Data Intelligence team. You'll design and develop backend services that leverage data for actionable insights, collaborating with product and engineering teams. This is a great opportunity for experienced engineers who excel in analyzing and transforming data, with a commitment to innovative solutions. The company offers a hybrid work environment, competitive pay, and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Parental Leave Top-up

Health Benefits

RRSP Matching

Flexible Vacation

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms and data warehousing.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical discussions.

Skills

Backend Software Engineering

Data Modeling

API Design

Cloud Platforms

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

MySQL

MongoDB

Google BigQuery

Kafka

Job description

Overview

Achievers offers more than just a thank you program. Our employee recognition and rewards software inspires employees to recognize everyone, every day, everywhere. With nearly 4 million global users, we empower employees across 170+ countries. Visit us at achiev ers.com to learn more and check out our platform in action. Join our team of A-players who bring passion to our purpose and believe that meaningful change creates extraordinary outcomes — together, we’ll inspire recognition everywhere and achieve results that matter.

Our commitment to you:

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. Together, we achieve more by combining our unique strengths, fostering collaboration, and inspiring each other to reach new heights.

The opportunity:

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.

What you\'ll do

• 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

What we\'re looking for

• 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
• Expertise in Systems Design with proven ability to design complex, distributed systems at scale, with attention to performance, scalability, and fault tolerance
• 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

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay
• 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

Our work environment

Achievers is a hybrid-first company located at 99 Atlantic Ave in Liberty Village, Toronto. Our hybrid work experience is designed to cultivate an engaging employee experience, where pioneering research intersects with cutting-edge technology. We strongly believe that collocating teams increases the chance to innovate together, foster passive learning, create spontaneous connections, and promote better communication.

Achievers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an environment where our employees can do the best work of their lives. We encourage all qualified candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply to join our A-Player family.