Staff Software Developer

Varicent

3d•CA$104,300 - CA$136,800

About The Position

The Incentives Development team at Varicent is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence. They deliver a best-in-class user experience for customers by combining deep technical expertise with creative problem-solving. The team focuses on quality, scalability, and performance, continuously enhancing the platform with cutting-edge capabilities. As a Staff Software Developer, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team working on Varicent Incentives, a single-page web application built with React and Redux, connecting to a REST API written in C# and hosted on AWS.

Requirements

7+ years of software development experience, with a focus on data-intensive applications.
Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., C#, Java, or C++).
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and Redshift.
Understanding of ELT/ETL processes and the challenges associated with handling large-scale datasets.
Strong understanding of software design principles and engineering best practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for building clean, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
Strong English communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
B2-level English proficiency or higher is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS CloudFormation.
Experience with React and Redux.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code technologies.

Responsibilities

Build new features for our REST API and enhance AWS infrastructure using a modern technology stack, including C# and AWS CloudFormation.
Partner closely with Product Management, Design, and QA teams to deliver new features and platform enhancements.
Participate in our pull request review process, ensuring high code quality while providing thoughtful feedback and mentorship to fellow team members.
Optimize application performance, scalability, and responsiveness across large datasets.
Develop cloud-native features using AWS services such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, and Redshift.
Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines using Infrastructure-as-Code technologies.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks while ensuring high availability and platform reliability.
Learn and become familiar with our development processes, codebase, coding standards, and tools.
Actively participate in team meetings, collaborate with colleagues, and communicate progress, blockers, and learnings effectively.
Complete well-defined tasks and bug fixes while demonstrating the ability to write high-quality code.
Become increasingly independent when handling assigned work, requiring less supervision and guidance.
Take ownership of more complex assignments, including implementing new features and modules.
Demonstrate improved troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve issues efficiently.
Consistently adhere to coding standards, produce maintainable and well-documented code, and actively participate in code reviews.
Contribute valuable insights during team discussions and collaborate effectively across functions.
Lead the development of a larger feature or service that is critical to the Incentives Management application.
Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance through rigorous testing and optimization.
Develop a strong understanding of the application's core architecture and troubleshoot reported defects with minimal assistance.
Consistently meet project deadlines while delivering high-quality work.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Identify opportunities to improve development processes and recommend solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity.
Participate in roadmap planning, technical discussions, and estimation exercises to help shape the future direction of the platform.