Software Engineer II- Govtech

Russell Tobin; Toronto; On-site; CAD 96,432 - 107,452; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,,

Job summary

PrideGlobal is seeking a mid-career Software Engineer for Govtech in downtown Toronto to build features for market entry, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven user experiences.

You will own integrations with partners, balance technical investments with product work, and collaborate with Product, Design, Science, and Operations to deliver impactful code to users.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience with high-level programming languages; experience with Python and Go is a plus.
• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience. Strong background in distributed systems, and proficient in relational or NoSQL databases.
• Proven experience in designing, debugging, and managing fault-tolerant, highly available, large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience working with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, etc.) Nice to have: proficiency in AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code
• Can help support large projects from idea to positive execution
• Unblock, support and communicate with external and internal partners to achieve results
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge
• Share your knowledge by giving brown bags, tech talks, and promoting appropriate tech and engineering best practices

Skills

Python

Go

Distributed systems

Public cloud platforms

Education

BS/MS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Location: Downtown Toronto, Canada M5H 2N2

Pay Range: $70-78/Hr

Description

At our Client, we believe that ride by ride, we're changing the way our world works. We're seeking talented contractors to help us build a world where cities feel small again - where transportation and tech bring people together. This is a contract role, and we're looking for experienced professionals ready to hit the ground running.

The Govtech team builds rich and creative features that set the standard for the ride sharing industry. We are seeking a highly motivated, mid-career software engineer to contribute to the development of features that facilitate client's entry into new markets, ensure the company's adherence to local regulatory requirements, and utilize the latest AI technologies to enhance the user experience. Ownership is a key quality for this team; this person should be driven to track a project to successful completion and beyond, taking initiative to work with other teams and functions to ensure the code they write reaches users and drives impact.

As a Software Engineer for Govtech, you'll be responsible for executing integrations with partners, making tradeoffs between technical investments and product work, and collaborating with other engineers on system design. You will help shape the product direction by developing a deep understanding of the customer and working closely with cross-functional partners from Product, Design, Science, and Operations. You will work with a group of talented engineers and help the team to deliver significant business impact. If you enjoy collaborating with technical and nontechnical partners in a fast-moving space with real-world impact, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code
• Can help support large projects from idea to positive execution
• Unblock, support and communicate with external and internal partners to achieve results
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge
• Share your knowledge by giving brown bags, tech talks, and promoting appropriate tech and engineering best practices

Requirements

• 3+ years of software engineering experience with high-level programming languages; experience with Python and Go is a plus.
• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience. Strong background in distributed systems, and proficient in relational or NoSQL databases.
• Proven experience in designing, debugging, and managing fault-tolerant, highly available, large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience working with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, etc.) Nice to have: proficiency in AI tools.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.