- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience building and maintaining large distributed systems at scale that are fault tolerant and highly concurrent
- Exemplary software engineering skills (design, unit testing, git, code review, CI/CD)
- Strong foundation in modern backend development (e.g. Python, Ruby, etc. - we mostly use Python alongside other languages and frameworks)
- Strong experience with relational databases, schema design, and query optimization (we use PostgreSQL)
- An understanding of common web based API architectures (RESTful, GraphQL) and technologies (gRPC)
- Experience with a cloud provider e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP (we use Google Cloud Platform)
- Experience with modern distributed and microservice technologies (we use Kubernetes, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Familiar with Software Development Lifecycle practices, such as continuous integration/continuous delivery and automated deployment (we use tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, etc.)
- Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with others, communicate effectively, advocate appropriately and mentor more junior engineers to improve team efficiency
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, including the ability to efficiently identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues, and communicate to others on the team how to contribute to the solutions for these issues
- A willingness and eagerness to continuously learn, adapt to evolving technologies, and strive for personal and professional improvement.
The base pay range for this position is $140,000-$180,000 CAD/ year , which can include additional bonus depending on the position ultimately offered, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all Inkers can thrive. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet all of the abovementioned qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Our differences bring a breadth of knowledge and perspectives that makes us collectively stronger.