Staff Software Engineers

Achievers; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in Toronto is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead back-end projects and mentor developers. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python, Go, and microservices architecture. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, hybrid environment that fosters innovation and growth.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Parental Leave Top-up

Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day

RRSP Matching

Flexible Vacation

Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading back-end or full-stack projects with a strong focus on the back-end in a Senior or Staff capacity.
• Hands-on experience with actively contributing to or leading the design phase of complex projects and driving them through to delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with a collaborative and team-friendly approach.

Responsibilities

• Own features end-to-end—from design to deployment—with a focus on quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Lead system design and architecture discussions—bring clarity to complex problems and shape scalable solutions.
• Mentor and guide developers of varying experience levels—foster a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

Go

Microservices architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

React/Redux

GraphQL

Education

Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Google PubSub

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

About Achievers

Achievers offers more than just a thank you program. Our employee recognition and rewards software inspires employees to recognize everyone, every day, everywhere. With nearly 4 million global users, we empower employees across 170+ countries. Learn more on Achievers’ platform and join our team of A-players who bring passion to our purpose and believe that meaningful change creates extraordinary outcomes — together, we’ll inspire recognition everywhere and achieve results that matter.

Our commitment to you

At Achievers, we hire you for you because we value the unique perspective and individuality that each person brings to our team. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where you belong, and your contributions are celebrated. Together, we achieve more by combining our unique strengths, fostering collaboration, and inspiring each other to reach new heights.

The opportunity

Join our high performing and collaborative teams to lead complex back-end projects. Architect and build innovative product features and solutions that scale to millions of users. Utilize your expertise to guide and mentor Junior and Intermediate Engineers and leave your mark on our Engineering best practices!

Learn more about our solutions here: Achievers platform

Why you’ll love being a Staff Engineer here

• Drive product impact at a global scale - lead projects that impact positively how people experience work.
• Our employee recognition and engagement platform empowers companies to create cultures where people thrive.
• Tackle complex, challenging projects that push your technical boundaries.
• Apply your expertise to shape architecture, influence technical direction, and mentor fellow team members.
• Join a close-knit, high-performing team that solves meaningful problems and celebrates successes together.
• Work alongside an experienced leadership team who is genuinely invested in your career growth.
• Own key domains and become a trusted subject matter expert.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where innovation is encouraged and your voice truly matters.

What you’ll be doing

• Own features end-to-end—from design to deployment—with a focus on quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Lead system design and architecture discussions—bring clarity to complex problems and shape scalable solutions.
• Be hands-on with the codebase—lead code reviews, champion best practices, and drive technical excellence.
• Solve complex engineering challenges using Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google PubSub, React/Redux, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and microservices.
• Mentor and guide developers of varying experience levels—foster a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design to align on priorities, requirements, and dependencies.
• Monitor and optimize performance—ensure our platform scales securely and efficiently as usage grows.
• Lead engineering improvements—whether through better tooling, smarter processes, or adopting new technologies.
• Stay curious and current—bring fresh ideas and perspectives by keeping up with emerging tech and industry trends.

What we’re looking for

• Proven track record in leading back-end or full-stack projects with a strong focus on the back-end in a Senior or Staff capacity.
• Hands-on experience with actively contributing to or leading the design phase of complex projects and driving them through to delivery.
• Proficient Python and/or Go programming skills preferred.
• Strong understanding of Microservices architecture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with a collaborative and team-friendly approach.
• Prior experience with code reviews and mentorship of less experienced Engineers is advantageous.
• Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science or related field.

Why you’ll love working at Achievers

✨ We are passionate about disruptive technology that’s rooted in science, research and data.

✨ We understand the value of employee success in the workplace and have been recognized in numerous publications for our contributions to HR, for technical excellence, and for our outstanding workplace culture!

✨ We foster an environment of connection, security, and community. You’ll feel at home, without reservation.

✨ We believe in moving quickly, failing fast, and adapting to change.

✨ We enjoy coming to work every day because we believe in our product and love our culture.

✨ We’re committed to achieving excellence in everything we do.

Benefits & Perks for permanent full time employees

• Competitive Pay
• Parental Leave Top-up
• Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day
• RRSP Matching
• Flexible Vacation
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library
• Internal Mentorship Program
• Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups
• A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto
• Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Our work environment

Achievers is a hybrid-first company located in Liberty Village, Toronto. Our hybrid work experience is designed to cultivate an engaging employee experience, where pioneering research intersects with cutting-edge technology. We strongly believe that collocating teams increases the chance to innovate together, foster passive learning, create spontaneous connections, and promote better communication.

Achievers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an environment where our employees can do the best work of their lives. We encourage all qualified candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply to join our A-Player family.

Achievers is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations for your interview, such as assistive technology, wheelchair accessibility, or alternative formats of materials, please let us know. We are happy to make necessary arrangements to support your needs.

Achievers does not use AI to make hiring decisions. When you apply to work with us, a real person reads your application—every time. We believe in thoughtful, human-centred hiring, and we think your experience, personality, and potential can’t be judged by an algorithm.