About My Beacon
Beacon is a new solution to facilitate smooth transitions for immigrants relocating to Canada.
Founded on the principle that immigration should be a journey of excitement, not uncertainty, Beacon leverages cutting-edge technology to provide comprehensive support for immigrants. Our Super App simplifies the financial and informational hurdles that newcomers face, offering everything from banking solutions to essential resources, all designed to ease the transition into Canadian life.
At Beacon, we believe in empowering immigrants to build successful futures in their new homes. Our platform is the first of its kind in Canada. It is being developed by a team of seasoned professionals and immigrants who understand the challenges and opportunities of beginning a new chapter in a new country. Our mission is to make the immigrant journey smoother, more accessible, and more rewarding by providing tailored financial services and support in Canada.
To learn more about working at My Beacon, please check out our careers page on our website
About the Role
We’re looking for a Software Engineer who thrives on solving meaningful problems and enjoys working across many areas of the stack. You’ll lead key frontend initiatives while also contributing to backend systems when needed, helping build the infrastructure that powers Beacon’s suite of financial services.
As we adopt an AI-driven development mindset, you’ll play a key role in leveraging AI tools and automation to accelerate innovation and productivity.
This role is ideal for a problem solver who values autonomy, takes technical ownership, and is eager to make an impact at both the code and architectural levels in a fast-paced, product-centric environment.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain frontend applications using Next.js and React Native, ensuring a cohesive experience across web and mobile platforms
- Design, build, and maintain backend systems and microservices using Java (Spring Boot) and Go
- Architect and implement scalable, secure RESTful APIs for internal services and third-party integrations
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using best practices and modern design patterns
- Lead code reviews and contribute to improving engineering processes
- Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to deliver seamless, high-quality user experiences
- Drive technical decisions and contribute to system architecture discussions
Participate in on-call rotations and troubleshoot production issues with urgency and care - Continuously identify opportunities for automation, performance tuning, and system hardening
- 5+ years of backend development experience with Java (Spring Boot) and exposure to Go, or a strong interest in learning it
- Proven experience building and maintaining frontend applications using Next.js, React, and React Native
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design
- Proficient in working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and in-memory stores like Redis
- Hands-on experience developing secure, production-grade REST APIs and integrating them with frontend clients
- Familiar with CI/CD pipelines, Git, testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Jest, React Testing Library), and containerized development
- Comfortable working across the stack and in hybrid cloud environments, integrating with third-party APIs and providers
- Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset and a passion for driving frontend technical initiatives
- Experience in the fintech domain or with financial transaction workflows
Experience with observability tools such as DataDog, Prometheus, or Grafana - Exposure to AI development toolings
- Experience deploying frontend and serverless applications on Vercel
Proven track record of releasing and maintaining mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play Store - Exposure to third-party integrations such as Auth0, Twilio, or payment gateways
- Strong understanding of application security and secure coding principles
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What We Do
Welcome to Beacon, a new solution built to facilitate smooth transitions for immigrants relocating to Canada. Founded on the principle that immigration should be a journey of excitement, not uncertainty, Beacon leverages cutting-edge technology to provide comprehensive support for immigrants. Our Super App simplifies the financial and informational hurdles that newcomers face, offering everything from banking solutions to essential resources, all designed to ease the transition into Canadian life. Beacon is a super app purpose-built for immigrants to Canada. Access essential financial tools tailored for immigrants, all in a single platform. Beacon Money gives immigrants from around the world the ability to open, fund and use this wallet for everyday spending needs. Beacon India Bill Pay is the only way to directly pay Indian bills using Canadian dollars. Stay on top of your responsibilities back home with the only Indian bill payment app for Canadian residents. No more multiple logins or maintaining NRI accounts just to pay bills back home. Beacon Remit is the cheapest way to send money from India to Canada. Use Beacon to transfer money digitally at market-leading rates. 100% digital platform – no bank visits needed! Follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on new product launches, customer stories, and how to join the Beacon team as we build a bright future for immigrants together.
