Achievers

Senior Software Engineer – Backend Engineering, Data Intelligence, Reporting

Achievers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Toronto • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$117,000 - CA$150,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSAzureBigQueryCloudDistributed SystemsGoGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaMongoDBMySQLNoSQLPHPPythonTableau

About the role

  • Lead high-impact initiatives that shape how millions of people experience work around the world.
  • Bring your unique perspective to complex and challenging projects - apply your expertise in architecture, influence technical direction, and mentor fellow team members.
  • Join a close-knit, no-ego, 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.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where innovation is encouraged and your voice truly matters.
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services that support reporting, analytics, data export, and data-driven product features.
  • Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering teams to deliver actionable insights and AI-powered features that enhance user experience and decision-making.
  • Design and implement well-structured APIs to integrate with internal and external BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI).
  • Apply strong data modeling and transformation techniques to support dimensional analytics and interactive visualizations.
  • Ensure data quality, governance, privacy, and compliance standards are met across all systems.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture planning.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
  • Continuously research and experiment with new tools, frameworks, and technologies to drive innovation and efficiency.
  • Contribute to agile development cycles, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 5+ years of backend software engineering experience in enterprise environments, with a focus on reporting, analytics, and data-driven features such as data export and insights
  • Expertise in Systems Design with proven ability to design complex, distributed systems at scale, with attention to performance, scalability, and fault tolerance
  • Strong understanding of analytics fundamentals, including dimensional data modeling, data transformation, and data visualization best practices
  • Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and cloud-based data warehousing (preferably Google BigQuery)
  • Proficient in server-side programming languages such as Python, PHP, or Go
  • Solid experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB), including schema design, data modeling, and performance tuning
  • Familiarity with streaming or near real-time data ingestion technologies (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub)
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration with BI and analytics tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
  • Proficient with data serialization formats such as JSON, CSV
  • Knowledge of data privacy, security, and governance best practices
  • Experience with agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
  • Ability to lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and code quality
  • Proactive in exploring and adopting new technologies, frameworks, and APIs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Experience integrating applications with AI/ML systems is a plus
Benefits
  • Rewards for your impact through our Recognition and Rewards program
  • Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage beginning on your first day
  • Parental Leave Top-up
  • Employer matched RRSP contributions
  • Flexible Vacation to recharge, so you can bring your best
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program offering mental health, legal, and financial counselling
  • Supported professional development and career growth (Linkedin Learning, mentorship)
  • Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups that celebrate our diversity
  • Regular events designed to build connection, belonging, and well-being
  • Hybrid flexibility, with time in our beautiful Liberty Village, Toronto office

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Hard skills
backend software engineeringsystems designdata modelingdata transformationdata visualizationserver-side programming (Python, PHP, Go)relational databases (MySQL)NoSQL databases (MongoDB)RESTful API designdata serialization (JSON, CSV)
Soft skills
mentorshipcollaborationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsleadershipattention to detailproactivity
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Computer Science