Software Developer

Immigrate Software; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Canada seeks an Intermediate Software Developer to design and maintain backend services. You will collaborate with teams to solve complex technical problems and enhance system performance. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in web applications and a strong sense of ownership over their work. This role offers an inclusive work environment and is part of a mission to improve performance for restaurants.

Benefits

Benefits from Day 1

Career growth support

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in web applications.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and backend languages.
• Ability to see projects through the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable backend services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.
• Enhance system reliability through code reviews.

Skills

Building web applications

Proficiency in backend programming

Strong communication skills

Proactive work ethic

Customer-focused mindset

Job description

Overview

7shifts is a scheduling and payroll platform designed to help restaurant teams thrive. With an easy-to-use app and industry-specific solutions, 7shifts saves time, reduces errors, and helps keep costs in check for over 55,000 restaurants. Our mission is to simplify team management and improve performance for restaurants, with a long-term vision of creating a thriving restaurant industry through the power of connected & engaged teams.

As an Intermediate Software Developer at 7shifts, you will be a key driver in building and scaling our platform. You\'ll take ownership of features from technical design to deployment, collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver high-impact solutions for restaurant teams. Whether you\'re solving complex backend problems, optimizing system performance, or refining the user experience, your work will be crucial to our mission of helping restaurants thrive. You\'ll join a talented team where you can hone your skills on challenging projects, with support from an Engineering Manager focused on your career growth and success.

We’re building an inclusive work environment that is representative of the diverse industry we have the pleasure of serving, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain resilient and scalable backend services, APIs, and user-facing features
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, product managers, and designers to translate complex problems into elegant and practical solutions
• Enhance the reliability and performance of our systems through thoughtful code reviews, architectural improvements, and strategic refactoring
• Take ownership of production issues, leading the investigation and resolution of bugs and customer-reported problems
• Contribute to our engineering culture by actively participating in technical discussions and consistently improving our team\'s processes and standards
• Drive projects from concept to completion, making pragmatic technical decisions and consistently delivering value to our users

What you bring

• 2+ years of professional experience building, deploying, and maintaining web applications and services in a team environment
• Proficiency in modern web development, including experience with a backend programming language and a solid understanding of relational databases
• A proven track record of shipping high-quality code, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and the ability to see features through the full software development lifecycle
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and contribute effectively to team discussions
• A proactive and autonomous work ethic, knowing how to navigate ambiguity, manage your priorities, and make sound technical trade-offs
• Experience or strong interest in leveraging AI development tools (e.g., ChatGPT API, Cursor, or personal projects using AI tools)
• A customer-focused mindset and a genuine passion for building products that solve real-world problems

Nice to have

• Experience in restaurant-tech, delivering customer-focused solutions

Benefits

Benefits as of Day 1

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