Staff Software Engineer

Passage; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in information services is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Toronto. This role involves solving complex problems, designing and maintaining software applications, and contributing to product decisions. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience and proficiency in Python, Django, TypeScript, and React.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Django, TypeScript, React.
• Experience with GCP or similar cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems end-to-end.
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications.
• Lead technical design and architecture.

Skills

Python

Django

TypeScript

React

Database design

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in computer science or related field

Job description

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Who We Are

Imagine a world where your birthplace doesn’t limit your dreams. That’s what Passage is here to create. We connect families worldwide to life-changing opportunities, aiming to dismantle barriers preventing talented individuals from accessing education and financial support. Our mission by 2030 is to provide loans to international students and refugees seeking education in Canada, benefiting their families and future generations.

Note: We maintain an in-office working policy in Toronto; candidates must reside locally or be willing to commute a few days a week.

Who You Are

You are mission-driven, curious, empathetic, and eager to create impact. You have expertise in either frontend or backend development, with a focus on designing engaging user experiences or architecting complex services, respectively. You contribute thoughtfully to product decisions.

What You Will Do

1. Solve complex problems end-to-end.
2. Design, develop, and maintain software applications.
3. Lead technical design and architecture.
4. Collaborate with teams to develop features and products.
5. Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
6. Participate in code reviews and improve code quality.
7. Exhibit ownership in your work.

Nice to Haves

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Django, TypeScript, React.
• Experience with GCP or similar cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and architecture.
• Strong database design skills.
• Bachelor’s or higher in computer science or related field.

Join Us

If you’re passionate about making a difference, innovating, and working with a high-energy team, we’d love to meet you. Help us shape a future where every dream can thrive, regardless of where it’s born.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Information Services