Architect the foundational patterns that allow the engineering organization to scale.
Define the "North Star" for Scala-based distributed systems.
Lead the evolution of the platform to support "configuration over customization."
Conduct deep-dive design reviews and mentor senior engineers.
Design and operate API and full-stack solutions.
Proactively explore and resolve engineering improvements for the team and the product.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure foundational logic is robust and extensible.
Drive decision-making through high-quality documentation and asynchronous communication.

Requirements

A natural drive to fearlessly deep dive into an unknown, complex code base.
Strong product thinking anchored in the customer.
Deep experience with distributed system development in Scala.
Prioritize "configuration over customization," building modular systems that support N partners.
Distinguish between what has to be right from the start and what can be iterated on.
8+ years of experience in backend heavy engineering role.
Legally eligible to work in Canada, no visa sponsorship needed.
Live in a time zone within Americas, LATAM, or Europe (GMT/GMT+1).

Benefits

Hopper covers 100% of the premiums for group insurance plan.
Hopper offers life, short term and long term disability coverage.
HSA that covers eligible medical and dental expenses.
All employees and dependents have access to Dialogue’s telemedicine services, anytime, anywhere.
All employees have access to an RRSP plan with automatic pre-tax withdrawals per pay.
Please ask us about our very generous parental leave, much above industry standards!.
Unlimited PTO.
Carrot Cash travel stipend.
Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk AND Work-from-home stipend.
Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business.
Open communication with management and company leadership.
Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Scaladistributed systemsAPI designfull-stack solutionsbackend engineeringmodular systemsconfiguration over customizationdesign reviewsengineering improvementsdocumentation

Soft Skills

product thinkingmentoringcollaborationdecision-makingcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilitycritical thinkingleadershipcustomer focus