What you'll be doing:
- Build end-to-end experiences that support scalable onboarding of new partners and internal platform services (e.g., authentication, payments, social sign-on)
- Work within a cross-functional environment partnering closely with product, design, and business teams
- Serve as a role model for engineering standards and bring consistency across systems and processes
- Help drive sound technical decision-making across ambiguous, system-spanning problems
- Ensure our platform is secure, reliable, configurable, and extensible for long-term growth
- Mentor junior developers and support team-wide technical quality through code reviews and design collaboration
What we are looking for:
- A strong technical background with 5+ years of experience in fullstack web development, with backend-heavy responsibilities
- Experience working in UNIX/Linux environments
- An appreciation for fast-paced startup environments and experience building foundational systems
- Comfortable contributing to both frontend and backend systems, with a strong focus on scalable, modular backend services
- Demonstrated ability to take ambiguous technical challenges and drive them to resolution with cross-functional teams
- Strong development skills in React, Python, and Node, or equivalent technologies with the ability to ramp up quickly
Why join us:
- Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
- Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
- A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
- Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
- Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment
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