Synopsis of the role
We are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to work with new cloud technologies on a Data Analytics and validation platform that will be processing data from all major companies in Canada. You’ll be working with a team to develop new solutions and enhancements in order to process large volumes of financial data that will be used to deliver several products to our clients. You will be working with many cloud based technologies and that will require highly variable problem solving.
What you’ll do
Architect and oversee the deployment of scalable AI-driven applications, ensuring robust backend logic, stringent security protocols, and operational excellence.
Leverage advanced agentic coding methodologies to engineer AI-augmented features and perform automated, Large Language Model (LLM)-based refactoring of legacy systems.
Contribute to strategic technology roadmap initiatives by translating complex business requirements into autonomous, functional technical solutions.
Execute high-quality code development, debugging, and troubleshooting using open-source AI technologies to maintain a high-performance Data Analytics platform.
Utilize cloud-native technologies to design and implement resilient enterprise solutions.
Elicit, analyze, and refine technical requirements through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Proactively identify and remediate system impediments while managing priority-based delivery.
Conduct rigorous system validation and provide sustained lifecycle support for core applications.
Analyze and resolve complex performance bottlenecks to optimize system efficiency.
Produce comprehensive technical documentation to facilitate seamless knowledge transfer and collaborative development.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to integrate proprietary systems with broader enterprise architectures.
Triage and resolve critical product issues by performing root-cause analysis and assessing service quality impact.
Engineer and manage high-concurrency applications across the entire software development lifecycle.
Implement modern software engineering paradigms, including serverless computing, microservices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Engage in technical roadmap planning and architectural reviews within a globally distributed engineering environment.
Research and develop innovative software applications to enhance Equifax solutions while managing individual project deliverables.
Address data scalability challenges and participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning and Retrospectives.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years experience working in Java and Python
Experience working with Agentic Frameworks. (e.g., ADK, LangChain, LangGraph).
5+ years experience of working with APIs. Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs (assistants interacting with software).
GenAI Fundamentals: Understanding of how LLMs work, including Context Engineering.
5+ years with SQL and postgreSQL
5+ years experience with software build management tools like Maven or Gradle and backend technologies such as JAVA/J2EE, SpringBoot and Microservices
5+ years experience with software testing, performance, and quality engineering techniques and strategies
3+ years experience with Cloud technology: Google Cloud Platform
Source code control management systems (e.g. Github copilot, Gemini CLI)
What could set you apart
AI Evaluation: Experience building automated test suites and AI assisted code refactoring
Systems Thinking: Understanding how non-deterministic AI components fit into deterministic software systems.
Self-starter that identifies/responds to priority shifts with minimal supervision
Professional certification in Cloud or AI/ML technologies is highly desirable.Experience designing and developing big data processing solutions using Dataflow/Apache Beam, Bigtable, BigQuery, PubSub, GCS, Composer/Airflow, and others
UI development (e.g. HTML, JavaScript, Angular and Bootstrap)
Experience with backend technologies such as JAVA/J2EE, SpringBoot, SOA and Microservices
This is an existing position
Primary Location:
CAN-Toronto-5700 YongeFunction:
Function - Tech Dev and Client ServicesSchedule:
Full timeSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years experience working in Java and Python
- Experience working with Agentic Frameworks (e.g., ADK, LangChain, LangGraph)
- 5+ years experience of working with APIs and building RESTful APIs
- 5+ years with SQL and PostgreSQL
- 5+ years experience with Maven or Gradle and backend technologies like JAVA/J2EE, SpringBoot, Microservices
- 5+ years experience with software testing, performance, and quality engineering techniques
- 3+ years experience with Google Cloud Platform
- Experience with source code control management systems
Equifax Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Equifax Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Equifax Inc..
-
Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with company matching and, in some contexts, profit-sharing or pension components. These are described as solid parts of the total package.
-
Parental & Family Support — Programs include paid parental leave for birth and non-birthing parents and adoption assistance. Company materials highlight these benefits as part of a family-supportive offering.
-
Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan choices, dental and vision options, FSAs/HSAs, and voluntary supplemental coverages enable customization. The company publishes plan summaries and SPDs to help compare cost and coverage by location and tier.
Equifax Inc. Insights
What We Do
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.
