Senior Software Developer

Benevity•Toronto, ON

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benevity is the way the world does good, providing companies (and their employees) with technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and more! High-Level Overview: We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer skilled in full stack development to join our Product & Engineering team. In this role, you'll contribute to the development and enhancement of our innovative platform, collaborating closely with our Product Managers and Key Partners to ensure our Financial Platform offers a best-in class user experience for creating social impact. You will help advance the Financial Engine that enables some of the world’s leading companies to engage their employees and customers to find purpose while doing good in the world.

Requirements

Seeking a candidate with a Computer Science degree or equivalent experience, bringing over 5+ years of experience in high-performance, full-stack software development
You should have extensive expertise in OOP concepts, Java, SpringBoot, Python, Vue.js, Docker, and Jenkins
Experience with FinSys (orchestration and movement of money across the globe and the associated financial controls)
Your experience should also include 5+ years in AWS, covering a broad range of services from API Gateway to Terraform
Your skill set should encompass advanced database design across SQL and NoSQL databases, expertise in developing APIs (OpenAPI, JSON:API, GraphQL), and proficiency in Git and platforms like BitBucket/GitHub for version control and collaboration
We value problem-solving skills, especially in ambiguous situations, and the ability to design, build, and deploy scalable and resilient systems
Modern software development efficiencies are core to our success, you should bring an AI-first mindset to your work, leveraging tooling to deliver value effectively.
Quality is paramount; we expect a demonstrated pride in delivering high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software
Your experience should also include working with legacy systems, optimizing existing software, and fostering a growth mindset to continually improve code quality and processes
Strong communication skills are essential for understanding user needs and translating them into effective solutions
We encourage candidates who are committed to continuous learning, process optimization, and mentoring within a diverse and inclusive team environment

Nice To Haves

additional skills in Drupal and PHP considered a plus

Responsibilities

Focus on crafting production-level code that is clean, modular, and thoroughly documented, while strictly adhering to coding standards, quality controls and best practices
Engage in collaborative efforts to define and document requirements, ensuring clarity, task breakdown, and accurate time estimates
Engage in research and the creation of proofs of concept to support reliable implementation plans and foster team confidence
Leverage AI tooling in your day-to-day work with an AI-first mindset
Take a leadership role in sprint refinement and planning sessions, guiding development strategies and promoting an efficient software development life cycle (SDLC)
Ensure the highest quality of software through meticulous testing and debugging, aligning with our standards for completion
Develop and maintain models for data, software, and network architecture that meet organizational standards and promote effective information exchange
Lead in identifying and analyzing the root causes of issues during testing phases and incident management. Innovate in testing by designing and implementing comprehensive test cases, including automating integration tests within the CI/CD pipeline to enhance early detection (embodying a shift-left approach)
Actively participate in code reviews to elevate code quality and maintain consistency across projects. Work on optimizing and refactoring existing systems and legacy code to boost performance and scalability
Oversee the CI/CD pipeline management for swift and secure code deployment.
Regularly monitor the performance, security, and user experience of all applications under your team's purview, identifying and addressing areas for improvement with a focus on continuous enhancement