Senior Software Developer

Verily Life Sciences; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Toronto is seeking experienced engineers to build the Precision Health Platform. Candidates with a BA in Computer Science and over 6 years of software development experience are encouraged to apply. The role offers the chance to design scalable systems, work with modern tools, and influence technical direction. The environment is collaborative and aims to improve healthcare through technology.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (GCP preferred).
• Familiarity with healthcare or life sciences standards (e.g., HL7 FHIR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver software features across the stack.
• Contribute to front-end frameworks, APIs, data services or cloud infrastructure.
• Mentor teammates and drive cross-team alignment.

Skills

Strong coding ability in at least one general-purpose language

Experience with major cloud platforms

Ability to work independently

Education

BA / BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

GitHub

Google Cloud

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Who We Are

Verily is a subsidiary of Alphabet that is using a data-driven approach to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered. Launched from Google X in 2015, our purpose is to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. We are focused on generating and activating data from a variety of sources, including clinical, social, behavioral and the real world, to arrive at the best solutions for a person based on a comprehensive view of the evidence. Our unique expertise and capabilities in technology, data science and healthcare enable the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive better health outcomes.

Description

At Verily, we\'re building the Precision Health Platform-the foundation that powers products across the company. We\'re hiring engineers at multiple levels to join us in shaping scalable, interoperable components that support health data storage, processing, APIs and user-facing frameworks. Whether your strength is front-end, back-end, or full-stack development, you\'ll have the opportunity to make an impact, grow your skills and help advance healthcare and life sciences through technology.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver software features across the stack, depending on your area of expertise.


• Tackle technical design challenges by evaluating trade-offs and proposing scalable solutions.


• Contribute to front-end frameworks, APIs, data services or cloud infrastructure based on your background and interests.


• Work with modern tools and workflows, including GitHub, Google Cloud, Go, Docker and Terraform.


• Influence technical strategy, mentor teammates and drive cross-team alignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA / BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.


• 6+ years of professional software development experience.


• Strong coding ability in at least one general-purpose language (e.g., Go, Java, Python, JavaScript / TypeScript, C / C++).


• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (GCP preferred; AWS or Azure also valuable).


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and / or API development.


• Background in building scalable systems, distributed services, or data pipelines.


• Proficiency in SQL and / or experience with distributed data technologies.


• Familiarity with healthcare or life sciences standards (e.g., HL7 FHIR) is a plus.


• For senior engineers : demonstrated leadership in technical direction, mentoring, and system design.

Qualified applicants must not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in Canada.

Verily Life Sciences LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you\'d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

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