Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack - Fintech

Hopper; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology company in Canada is seeking a talented developer to create features in Scala and React. This role includes building core systems in a microservices environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a strong understanding of distributed systems and experience in cloud settings. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, unlimited PTO, and support for remote work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health coverage

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Access to remote work stipends

Generous parental leave policy

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of distributed systems and their impact on performance.
• Experience with Scala and/or React and its libraries.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in cloud environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop features in an agile environment using Scala and React.
• Build and optimize core systems within a microservices architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Quickly ship code and iterate on features.
• Identify and execute on opportunities in the travel industry.

Skills

Distributed systems understanding

Experience with Scala

Experience with React

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Cloud environments experience

Tools

Figma

Job description

Why Consider this Job Opportunity:

• Competitive salary with the potential for pre-IPO equity packages
• Comprehensive health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by the employer
• Generous parental leave policy exceeding industry standards
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) for work-life balance
• Access to remote work stipends and co-working spaces
• Entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation and risk-taking

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Develop features in an agile environment using Scala and React, among other technologies
• Build and optimize core systems within a microservices architecture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing and receiving feedback
• Quickly ship code and iterate on features to enhance product offerings
• Identify and execute on significant opportunities to elevate the company's position in the travel industry

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Strong understanding of distributed systems and their impact on performance
• Experience with Scala and/or React and its libraries
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams, collaborating effectively with various specialists
• Prior experience in cloud environments
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced setting

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Previous experience in the travel or eCommerce sectors
• Familiarity with UX design tools such as Figma
• Passion for writing high-quality, testable code that scales

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