Senior Software Engineer

Job Opportunity: Senior Software Engineer

100% Remote - Canada

About Us:

At Sage Recruiting, we're partnering with a well-funded, late-stage fintech startup that’s changing the personal banking experience and redefining how people manage their finances. Our client's innovative product empowers individuals to maximize happiness through mindful saving, spending, and investing, leveraging a unique blend of behavioral psychology and cutting-edge technology. By offering intuitive tools, our client aims to make financial management easy and enjoyable.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in spearheading the development of a greenfield B2B SaaS offering. Working alongside our Director and VP of Engineering as the first hire on this new team, you'll be at the forefront of building a new platform from the ground up. You will also be involved in building the team and have a direct pathway to leadership. This is a rare opportunity to shape the initial architecture and design of a new product, setting the trajectory for its future direction. Your decisions will have a profound impact on our product's success, making this role both challenging and rewarding.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust, scalable software solutions.

Lead the development of new modules, driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Architect and optimize systems for performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Utilize AWS services to build and deploy cloud-native applications.

Establish design standards for B2B/developer-facing APIs, ensuring seamless integration with external systems.

Actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance code quality.

Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, continuously refining our engineering processes.

Must-Have Skills:

Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS.

Experience building developer-facing or B2B APIs.

Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Familiarity with React / React Native.

Prior experience with Java / Kotlin.

Experience working at startups or FinTech companies.

Why Join Us:

New Platform Engineering Team: Be part of a pioneering team tasked with building something truly innovative from the ground up.

Career Growth Opportunities: As we continue to expand, you'll have the chance to take on leadership roles and help shape the future of our team.

Job Security: Joining a startup doesn't mean sacrificing stability. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Impactful Work: From initial architecture decisions to shaping the product's direction, your contributions will directly influence our success.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, generous vacation time, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance.

If you're passionate about leveraging technology to transform the way people manage their finances and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Join us on this journey to revolutionize banking and empower individuals to achieve financial happiness.

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 CAD

Benefits: Vacation, Dental, Extended Health Care, Counseling Services, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Survivor Benefit, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance