Senior Software Engineer II, Distributed Systems

Narvar; Canada; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Canada is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer II specializing in distributed systems. You will join a motivated team, working on scalable applications that enhance the customer post-purchase experience for major retail brands. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software engineering, with solid expertise in server-side languages and cloud platforms like AWS or GCP. The role offers an annual salary range of $180,000 to $230,000 CAD, along with opportunities for growth in a dynamic company culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a software engineer working on distributed systems.
• Deep hands-on expertise in server-side languages like Java, Python, Go, Scala, Rust.
• Experience designing and scaling relational and NoSQL database platforms.

Responsibilities

• Work in a group of motivated engineers to grow team members technically.
• Design, estimate, develop, and launch new products & features.
• Resolve complex technical issues to improve system performance.

Skills

Experience with distributed systems

Strong communication skills

Cloud computing proficiency

Hands-on experience in server-side languages (Java, Python, Go, etc.)

Education

BS/MS in computer science, engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

MySQL

Postgres

NoSQL databases (Cassandra, MongoDB, etc.)

Job description

Sr. Software Engineer II (Distributed Systems)

Narvar is Growing! We are looking for Senior Software Engineers that focus on Distributed Systems. In this role, you will build products that power the post‑purchase experience for the biggest brands in the retail industry. As a Distributed Systems Software Engineer, you will help us drive decisions on how best to scale and extend our platform and own reliability and scalability KPIs.

Note that we are hiring for these roles across multiple products and platform teams.

Day-to-day

• Work in a group of motivated engineers and help the members of your team grow technically
• Get inspired and influenced by your team and embrace modern engineering practices that will enable you to frequently release high‑quality services
• Work with the team to design, estimate, develop and launch new products & features
• Resolve complex technical issues and drive innovations that improve system availability, resilience, and performance

What We're Looking For

• BS/MS in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience as a software engineer working on distributed systems
• Numerous years of hands‑on experience in architecture, design and development of enterprise applications, integrations & data infrastructure
• Experience designing, developing, debugging, and operating resilient distributed systems
• Experience managing large, complex systems in the cloud
• Proven track record in delivering efficient, scalable, reliable and maintainable customer‑facing systems on time
• Not afraid to take initiative and help make an impact on the larger organization
• Solid organizational and communication skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects on schedule
• Deep hands‑on expertise in one or more of the following server‑side languages: Java, Python, Go, Scala, Rust
• Extensive experience designing, building, and integrating with RESTful APIs
• Experience designing and scaling relational and NoSQL database platforms (such as MySQL, Postgres, Cassandra, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticache)
• Experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS or GCP
• Experience building high volume, high performance, and highly available SaaS or consumer‑facing products
• Previous startup experience strongly preferred

Bonus Points

• Demonstrated experience managing, delivering and owning the services end‑to‑end
• Solid track record engaging and collaborating across the organization in different locations
• Led the technical architecture of maintainable and scalable applications and data systems

Why Narvar?

We're on a mission to simplify the everyday lives of consumers. Post-purchase is a critical phase of the customer journey. That's why we created Narvar - a platform focused on driving customer loyalty through seamless post‑purchase experiences that allow retailers to retain, engage, and delight customers. If you've ever bought something online, there's a good chance you've used our platform!

From the hottest new direct‑to‑consumer companies to retail’s most renowned brands, Narvar works with GameStop, Sonos, Nike, and 1500+ other brands. With hubs in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore, we've served over 125 million consumers worldwide across 10+ billion interactions, 38 countries, and 55 languages.

Pioneering the post‑purchase movement means navigating into the unknown. Our team thrives on this sense of adventure while nurturing a mindset of innovation. We're a home for big hearts and we leave our egos at the door. We work hard but we always make time to celebrate professional wins, baby showers, birthday parties, and everything in between.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary

Below is the estimated annual salary for this position and does not include the other components that make up a Narvar offer including: annual bonus, equity, and benefits. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across the US. Within the range, individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, skill set, education and certifications, and work location.

Narvar Pay Range

$180,000—$230,000 CAD

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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