Sr. Software Engineer

Ringside Talent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work flexibility

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

Ringside Talent is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to work remotely with a client in Toronto, Ontario. The role emphasizes designing scalable software, collaborating with Product, QA, and Design, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible remote work and opportunities for technical leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience designing scalable, distributed systems.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality software solutions
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code across the full software development lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and Design, to deliver new features and enhancements
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help drive best practices for software design and development
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical growth
• Write and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality and system reliability
• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems and processes
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Skills

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced software engineer to make a significant technical impact on a growing product, with the flexibility of a fully remote role based in Toronto, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality software solutions
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code across the full software development lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and Design, to deliver new features and enhancements
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help drive best practices for software design and development
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical growth
• Write and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality and system reliability
• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems and processes
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems
• Solid understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) preferred
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

What Our Client Offers

• Fully remote work flexibility
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership