Principal Software Developer

Momentum Financial Services Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Discretionary annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

A financial services company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Developer to lead software design and development efforts. The role requires expertise in modern frameworks, database management, and cloud platforms. With over 8 years of experience, you will mentor junior developers and collaborate with diverse teams in a hybrid work setting. Enjoy competitive compensation with benefits including health plans, retirement options, and a focus on responsible innovation. Join us to shape the future of software development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• At least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain complex software systems.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Frameworks (.NET, React, Nextjs, Angular, Node.js)

SQL and NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Unit testing frameworks (NUnit, MSTest, Mocha, Jasmine)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Overview

At Momentum Financial Services Group, we help people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most. With more than 40 years of experience, we’re the team behind Money Mart—Canada’s largest non-bank branch network—and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities.

From short-term loans to money transfers and prepaid cards, we power the products, technology, and operations that connect over a million customers a year to the money they need, when they need it.

At MFSG, we come together across teams and departments to create something bigger than ourselves: solutions that remove barriers and give people access to money they might not get anywhere else. Whether you\'re solving problems, building systems, or shaping strategy, your work fuels real support for real people.

The Job: Senior Developer

As a Senior Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring high standards of code quality and system performance; and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that align with business objectives.

What You’ll Do

Software Development & Design

• Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient applications using modern development practices. System Architecture: Contribute to system and application architecture design, ensuring maintainability, security, and performance.

Secure Coding & Quality

• Write clean, testable, and efficient code; conduct thorough code reviews; and enforce coding best practices. Implement secure coding practices to protect sensitive financial data.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Problem Solving

• Analyze complex technical issues, propose solutions, and implement fixes in a timely manner.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and practices to enhance development processes and outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior developers, fostering technical growth and best practices.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Strong knowledge of frameworks (e.g., .NET, React, Nextjs, Angular, Node.js).
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., NUnit, MSTest, Mocha, Jasmine)

Education + Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a senior/lead role.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Exposure to microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Philosophy: Our strategy is simple—we aim to match the market. We regularly review industry standards to ensure our total rewards package is competitive and fair. This commitment helps us attract and retain talented individuals who share our purpose.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Enjoy the opportunity for a discretionary bonus based on individual performance and company success.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health and dental plans with 100% of the premiums covered. Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being and provide resources for personal challenges.
• Retirement Plans: Robust retirement savings options for the long term.
• Hybrid Work Environment: Hybrid work model balancing remote work with in-office collaboration; offices offer breakout rooms and snacks for energy and collaboration.
• Perks and Rewards: Tuition reimbursement, professional development, discounts through Perkopolis, and recognition programs.

Ready to apply your development expertise to make a real impact? Join us and help shape the future of software development at MFSG. Apply today and let’s build the future of MFSG, together.

About MFSG – Our Commitment to Responsible Innovation

At MFSG, we are committed to building innovative solutions grounded in ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data and technology. Aligned with the principles outlined in Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), we take a proactive approach to ensuring that any AI or data-driven systems we use are safe, fair, and accountable.

This posting is for a current position within our organization, offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, responsible innovation that supports our employees, clients, and communities.

We prioritize strong data governance, clear communication around how systems work, and safeguards that reduce risks and protect individuals. Our focus is on developing tools and processes that promote equity, reliability, and trust, supported by ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement.

Joining MFSG means contributing to a future-focused organization that values both innovation and integrity, where your work helps shape solutions that responsibly support our employees, clients, and communities.