Senior Software Developer

Verily; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology company based in Waterloo is seeking experienced software engineers to work on scalable health data solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in software development and cloud technologies, with opportunities available across front-end and back-end roles. The ideal applicant has at least 6 years of experience and a degree in Computer Science or a related field. Join us to advance healthcare and life sciences through innovative technology.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong coding ability in at least one general-purpose language such as Go, Java, or Python.
• Experience with a major cloud platform like GCP, AWS, or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver software features across the stack.
• Tackle technical design challenges and propose scalable solutions.
• Contribute to front-end frameworks, APIs, or cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Software development

Cloud platform experience

Coding in Go, Java, Python

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub

Google Cloud

Docker

Terraform

Job description

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.

Qualifications

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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