Sr. Software Developer

Propel Holdings; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth and opportunity

Incredible company culture

Competitive salary and health benefits

Group health and dental benefits

Group RRSP program

Support for new parents

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Propel Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Toronto (hybrid) to design and build scalable Java applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software using Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, REST, and cloud services.

The role requires 12+ years of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and comfort with CI/CD, AI tooling, and full-stack concepts. The team emphasizes growth from within, entrepreneurial culture, and a competitive CAD 110k–140k

Qualifications

• 12+ years of work experience as a developer (Java) or similar role.
• Computer science and math enthusiast.
• Experience with Spring Boot + Hibernate/JPA + REST.
• Hands on experience with SQL (Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, etc.).
• Knowledge of AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and React.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience/Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and workflows.
• React full-stack experience is a plus.
• Experience with generative AI tools is an asset.
• Ability to integrate or adopt AI tools in day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, robust and reliable applications using Object Oriented Programming languages (Java).
• Write efficient, clean and maintainable code.
• Continuously improving the quality of software through reviews, testing and refactoring.
• Stay current with industry trends.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams in a respectful and constructive manner.
• Communicate clearly with cross functional team, balancing technical details with business needs.
• Take ownership of end-to-end projects and drive to completion in a timely manner.
• Respond quickly to critical issues to ensure minimal disruption.
• Manage and prioritize tasks and multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Debugging

CI/CD pipelines

AI tooling

Full-stack knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication with business needs

Java expertise

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate/JPA

REST

SQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

React

Job description

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Sr. Software Developer

Locations

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Toronto, ON M5E1K3, CAN

• Hybrid
• Technology
• Full-Time

Description

About Us:

Propel (TSX: PRL) is the fintech company building a new world of financial opportunity by facilitating access to credit for consumers underserved by traditional financial institutions. Through its AI-driven platform, Propel evaluates customers in a more comprehensive way than traditional credit scores can. Our revolutionary fintech platform has already helped consumers access over one million loans and lines of credit and over one billion dollars in credit.

To build a new world of opportunity we bring together the brightest talent to help us build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs and believe in measuring success through results and growing within; talent and hard work never goes unnoticed. At Propel, we are here to change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.

We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, who foster curiosity and growth in our employees. Our culture is why we have been so successful and why our employees choose Propel to build their careers. It is also why we are one of North America’s fastest growing companies and a Best Place to Work.

Join us as we change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.

About You:

You thrive in a vibrant, entrepreneurial organization where your ideas are valued. You are motivated by goals, a self-starter, and enjoy wearing multiple hats in a fast-growing fintech environment.

This role involves key responsibilities aligned with our core values at Propel (Excellence, Respect, Urgency, Integrity and Extra Ordinary Service). If you believe you embody these values and possess the necessary technical skill set, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, robust and reliable applications using Object Oriented Programming languages (Java)
• Write efficient, clean and maintainable code
• Continuously improving the quality of software through reviews, testing and refactoring
• Stay current with industry trends
• Actively participate in meetings, offer insights and feedback while considering diverse perspectives
• Collaborate with cross functional teams in a respectful and constructive manner
• Communicate clearly with cross functional team, while balancing technical details with business needs
• Take ownership of end-to-end projects and drive it to completion in a timely manner
• Respond quickly to critical issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption
• Manage and prioritize tasks and multiple projects effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Take accountability for the quality of your work and actions
• Address challenges proactively and honestly
• Demonstrate high standards of honesty and transparency in all interactions and actions
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and ensure the security, privacy and compliance of our software solutions
• Demonstrate customer first mindset with any interactions or delivery of quality software
• Deliver exceptional software that exceeds user expectations and drives business value
• Proactively address any software issues and resolve quickly and effectively

Requirements

• 12+ years of work experience as a developer (Java) or any similar role
• Computer science and math enthusiast
• Experience with Spring Boot + Hibernate/JPA + REST
• Hands on experience with SQL (Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, etc.)
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Service (AWS), Docker, Kubernetes, and React
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Experience/Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and workflows
• Any hands-on experience building full-stack applications using React (nice to have)
• Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) is an asset
• Ability to integrate or adopt AI tools in day-to-day tasks

Benefits to Joining Propel

• Growth and opportunity – we pride ourselves on promoting from within
• Incredible company culture
• Competitive salary and health benefits
• Group health and dental benefits
• Group RRSP program
• Support for new parents
• Diverse and inclusive workplace

Salary Range

$110,000 – $140,000

Final compensation is determined by market conditions, location, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and education. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentive programs and total compensation may include variable incentives, such as bonuses and commissions.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Our Culture

Propel brings together the brightest talent to build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs who measure success through results and growth from within; talent and hard work never go unnoticed. Our team fosters curiosity and growth, making Propel one of North America’s fastest-growing companies and a Best Place to Work.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Propel welcomes and encourages applications from all groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and those with intersectional identities. Should you require accommodation throughout any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please specify your requirements when submitting your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

AI Disclosure

We use AI to assist in reviewing applications and assessing candidates. These tools support our recruitment team, however, all hiring decisions are made by ourtrained hiring managers and recruitment professionals, not AI.