Staff Software Engineer, Transportation

BetterCloud; Toronto; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions company in Toronto is seeking a talented Staff Software Engineer to enhance products and maintain software applications. In this role, you'll lead technical direction, mentor teams, and propose solutions. Ideal candidates have 8+ years experience in Java and Python, with expertise in distributed systems and debugging. Compensation ranges from CAD 145,000 to CAD 190,000 annually, based on experience.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Establish and document best practices and coding standards.
• Support product delivery teams with technical guidance.
• Conduct code reviews and develop high-quality documentation.
• Own the overall performance of products and frameworks.
• Lead technical discussions and define requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot complex problems.

Skills

Java

Python

Distributed Systems Design

Event-Driven Development

Pyramid Testing Methodologies

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

AWS

SQL

Kafka

Version Control Systems (Git)

Debugging

Profiling

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Staff Software Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain software applications that solve real-world problems and enhance our products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and innovative solutions.

What you will do

• Establish and document best practices and coding standards.
• Support product delivery teams by providing guidance on technical solutions when asked.
• Conduct code reviews, develop high-quality documentation, and build robust test suites.
• Own the overall performance of products and frameworks within a defined area of focus.
• Previous experience leading POCs or technical tool adoption initiatives.
• Provide technical support for multiple applications within the technology portfolio.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to multiple teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
• Be empowered to lead and complete software projects with minimal guidance from managers.
• Lead team discussions to define technical requirements for new and current products.
• Develop roadmaps and prioritize technical debt to effectively plan features and work.
• Respond to and troubleshoot highly complex problems quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Other duties as assigned

What you will need

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• 8 year(s) related experience
• Expert experience with Java, Python.
• Expert experience with Distributed Systems Design and/or Event-Driven development.
• Expert experience and understanding of pyramid testing methodologies.
• Expert experience with build & deployment automation (CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins/TeamCity).
• Experience with AWS (or any big public cloud tech), SQL, and Pub/Sub patterns (Kafka).
• Expert experience with version control systems (Git).
• Experience maintaining and extending an existing codebase, adapting to pre-existing patterns and tracing the code’s path of execution.
• Expert experience in debugging, profiling, and optimizing distributed systems using tools like Datadog, CloudWatch Logs, and distributed tracing frameworks.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and Deployment automation.

Compensation

Compensation: $145,000.00 - $190,000.00 CAD annually. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law. #LI-AM1

No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.