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Staff Software Engineer

Toronto, ON

Posted: 01/19/2026 Employment Type: Full-Time Specialization: Information Technology Job Number: 34508 Salary / Pay Rate: - $189,000.00

Job Description

About the Firm:

Our client is a leader in the HR SAAS space, providing solutions to their client’s workforce to help improve employee satisfaction and retention is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join their team on a full time and permanent role.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee complex large-scale projects and systems and drive technical solutions aligned with team objectives.
  • Apply your strategic expertise to set technical direction and support leadership with technical expertise.
  • Define and drive technical vision and strategy across multiple projects and teams.
  • Ensure high code quality, performance, and reliability standards.
  • Lead system design and architecture discussions - bring clarity to complex problems and shape scalable solutions.
  • Be hands-on with the codebase - lead code reviews, champion best practices, and drive technical excellence.
  • Solve complex engineering challenges using tools like Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google Pub/Sub, React/Redux, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and microservices.
  • Mentor Senior Engineers - foster a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design to align on priorities, requirements, and dependencies.

Requirements:
  • 7-9+ years of proven track record in leading back-end or full-stack projects in a Senior or Staff capacity, providing technical leadership and promoting best practices and standards.
  • A strong strategic and architectural vision paired with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think systematically.
  • Proficiency with leading the design phase of complex projects and driving them through to delivery.
  • Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and trade-offs.
  • Proficient Python and/or Go programming skills are advantageous, but we are open to various languages.
  • Strong understanding of Microservices architecture.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with a collaborative and team player approach.
  • Prior experience with code reviews and mentorship of Senior Engineers.
  • Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.
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