Senior Software Engineer

G Adventures; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

G Adventures is seeking a seasoned software developer to join their team in Toronto. In this role, you will design and develop scalable applications, mentor junior developers, and ensure compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and a strong understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, alongside proficiency in Python and API design. This position offers a chance to grow within a vibrant company focused on changing lives through travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive benefits package

Birthday day off

Vacation time

Enhanced Parental Leave

Learning and growth opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development.
• At least 3 years of experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms.
• Proficient in Python with 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications.
• Lead architectural and technical design decisions.
• Mentor junior team members and support onboarding.

Skills

Python

AWS

API design

SQL

Linux

Git

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

Django

Job description

About Us

G Adventures is the world’s largest small-group adventure travel company and we’ve been making epic travel memories happen on all seven continents for over 30 years.

Our mission is simple: to change lives through travel. And not just our travelers’ either. Since day one, our tours have been built to establish meaningful relationships with local communities, directly benefiting the people and places we visit at every step of our tours.

With the demand for travel coming back strong, we are set up and excited for this next chapter in our company’s story — and we’d love for you to be a part of it.

Our DNA revolves around building, nurturing, and developing a diverse culture of people and a true sense of belonging, where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic self to work each and every day. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, and yourself, alongside a passionate, talented, and welcoming community that works hard to spread goodness around the world.

If all that sounds like your kind of thing, well, we can’t wait for you to join us.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Development & Coding Expertise

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and efficient software applications that align with technical specifications and user requirements. Ensure adherence to coding best practices and architectural standards.

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following established standards and industry best practices, contributing to long-term maintainability and ease of updates.

• Diagnose and resolve software bugs and performance bottlenecks by applying analytical thinking and structured troubleshooting methodologies.

• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies—including unit, integration, and system tests—to ensure software reliability, performance, and security.

• Lead or significantly contribute to architectural and technical design decisions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with organizational technology strategy.

System & Domain Knowledge

• Acquire in-depth understanding of current systems and software applications through comprehensive research, analysis, and continuous learning to ensure alignment with business needs and technological standards.

• Analyze user requirements and stakeholder feedback to develop tailored software solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with security standards, legal regulations, and data privacy requirements relevant to software systems under development.

Code Quality, Review & Documentation

• Contribute to peer code reviews by offering constructive technical feedback, supporting knowledge-sharing and quality assurance processes.

• Maintain detailed documentation for code, processes, development standards, and project artifacts to support team transparency and future scalability.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor junior team members and support onboarding of new employees, promoting skill development and team cohesion.

• Collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams, utilizing asynchronous communication tools and strategies to maintain productivity and alignment.

• Initiate and drive process improvements and development workflows, such as CI/CD, code quality standards, and agile methodologies, to enhance team productivity and delivery speed.

• Represent the development team in strategic discussions with stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into business-friendly language to support decision-making.

Strategic Thinking & Risk Management

• Proactively identify technical risks and dependencies across projects, and work with cross-functional teams to mitigate these issues early in the development lifecycle.

Continuous Learning & Innovation

• Engage in continuous professional development by staying informed about emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to incorporate modern practices into development work.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the full software development lifecycle, with a focus on building and maintaining web applications.

• At least 3 years of experience working with AWS or similar cloud platforms, including application deployment and cloud resource management.

• Proven experience in designing or integrating APIs, including REST, Web or GraphQL services.

• Demonstrated success in leading or contributing to the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, preferably with tools such as CircleCI.

• Experience with SQL for querying and managing relational databases when required.

• Prior involvement in mentoring developers and contributing to technical onboarding processes.

• Proficient in Python with 5+ years of experience in developing clean, maintainable code.

• Hands-on experience with Git-based version control systems, particularly GitHub, in collaborative development settings.

• Strong command of the Linux command line for environment setup, scripting and debugging.

• Experience with Python web frameworks such as Django (preferred), or alternatives like Flask or FastAPI.

• Solid understanding of data modeling principles and database schema design.

• Familiarity with common application stack components, including nginx, uWSGI and similar technologies.

• Strong grasp of web development standards and best practices, with an interest in adopting emerging technologies.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

• Proven ability to write clear documentation and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on quality.

• Comfortable working in distributed teams across time zones, with the ability to manage workload and communication asynchronously.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive salary commensurate with the role

• Competitive benefits package

• Birthday day off

• Vacation time for you to recharge

• Enhanced Parental Leave

• Learning and growth opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

*Applicable based on location*

G Adventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants.