Senior Software Development Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer based in Canada.

This role is a senior technical position focused on designing, building, and scaling full-stack systems that power mission-critical payroll and HR services. You will contribute directly to the architecture and evolution of cloud-based platforms used by thousands of small businesses across North America. The position involves working across the full software lifecycle, from system design to deployment and production monitoring, with a strong emphasis on reliability and scalability. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions that meet strict performance and compliance expectations. In addition to hands-on development, you will influence technical decisions and contribute to architectural direction across services. This is an opportunity to work in a high-impact engineering environment where your work directly affects real-world financial operations at scale.

• Design, develop, and deliver full-stack features ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code and modern DevOps practices
• Build and maintain scalable APIs, microservices, and backend services supporting core platform functionality
• Ensure system reliability by monitoring performance, availability, and SLA compliance across services
• Contribute to system architecture design and ensure alignment with overall technical strategy
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and deployment automation to improve engineering efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and operations stakeholders
• Identify and resolve production issues, ensuring high system stability and resilience
• Participate in code reviews, mentor peers, and promote engineering best practices

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack or backend software development
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with frameworks such as React or Angular
• Solid backend development experience using C# and .NET Core
• Experience designing scalable APIs and working with microservices architectures
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Experience with system observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex distributed systems
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a mentoring mindset

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of CAD 130,000 – CAD 160,000 per year
• Fully remote work anywhere within Canada
• Opportunity to work on high-impact payroll and HR technology used at scale
• Strong engineering culture focused on learning, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, friendly, and supportive remote-first environment
• Exposure to modern cloud-native architecture and engineering practices