Senior Software Engineer: Platform Modernization Lead

Shift4; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commerce technology company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Toronto to join their high-velocity engineering team. In this role, you will develop and maintain high-quality features, lead technical design, and provide mentorship to junior engineers. Candidates should have extensive experience in Python and SQL, as well as the ability to work effectively in Agile environments. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and technical contribution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of total relevant industry experience within software development.
• 4+ years of experience with Python 2 & 3 on Unix/Linux.
• 4+ years of experience with SQL databases like PostgreSQL.
• 3+ years working in Agile teams utilizing Extreme Programming.

Responsibilities

• Work within the platform tech stack to deliver high-quality features.
• Collaborate with team leads on technical design and architecture.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with deployed systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.

Skills

Python 2 & 3

SQL Databases

Agile Teams

Technical Skills

HTML Familiarity

Collaboration

Education

Computer Science or Engineering degree

Tools

PostgreSQL

UNIX/Linux

Job description

A leading commerce technology company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Toronto to join their high-velocity engineering team. In this role, you will develop and maintain high-quality features, lead technical design, and provide mentorship to junior engineers. Candidates should have extensive experience in Python and SQL, as well as the ability to work effectively in Agile environments. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and technical contribution.