Sr. Software Engineer - Fintech / Disruption and Insurance (100% Remote)

Hopper; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology company in Vancouver is seeking a Full-Stack Developer. This role involves mentoring team members, planning projects, and improving code for backend systems. Candidates should have experience in full-stack development, proficiency in Scala or similar JVM languages, and a strong understanding of system architecture. The position offers remote work options and competitive salary packages including pre-IPO equity opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

100% coverage of group insurance premiums

Unlimited PTO

Telemedicine services

RRSP plan with automatic pre-tax withdrawals

Carrot Cash travel stipend

Entrepreneurial culture

Qualifications

• Experience in full-stack development, particularly with backend skills.
• Proficiency in Scala or other JVM languages in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of system architecture for scalable and maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope upcoming projects, taking ownership of assigned tasks.
• Mentor team members through pair programming and asynchronous communication.
• Write, review, and improve code for backend systems.

Skills

Full-stack development

Scala or JVM languages

System architecture

Service communication methods

Google Cloud Platform

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Competitive salary with potential upsides from pre-IPO equity packages
• Generous benefits including 100% coverage of group insurance premiums
• Unlimited PTO and a Carrot Cash travel stipend
• Access to telemedicine services and an RRSP plan with automatic pre-tax withdrawals
• Entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation and risk-taking
• Opportunity to work remotely or in co-working spaces on demand

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Plan and scope upcoming projects, taking ownership of assigned tasks
• Mentor team members through pair programming and asynchronous communication
• Write, review, and improve code for backend systems
• Stay updated on new technical concepts, services, and features
• Collaborate in regular meetings to discuss project progress and upcoming sprints

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Experience in full-stack development, particularly with backend skills
• Proficiency in Scala or other JVM languages (Kotlin or Java) in a production environment
• Strong understanding of system architecture for scalable and maintainable solutions
• Knowledge of service communication methods, including gRPC, pub/sub, and REST
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native development best practices

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Proven experience in leading and delivering complex, multi-month projects
• Background in the travel or fintech industries with an understanding of their challenges
• Experience deploying infrastructure using Terraform or similar tools
• Commitment to enhancing system quality and reliability in software engineering practices

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