Staff Software Development Engineer

Wagepoint • Calgary, AB

10d • CA$140,000 - CA$170,000 • Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for a talented Staff Software Development Engineer who doesn’t shy away from tackling hard problems and building reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems. You will be a senior technical leader driving the design and delivery of complex software solutions while mentoring and empowering others. You’ll report directly to our Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, including full-stack development and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven leadership in designing and scaling complex software systems and mentoring engineering teams.
• Advanced skills in frameworks like React or Angular, C#/.Net Core, scalable API design, and relational/NoSQL databases.
• Strong experience in architectural design, performance tuning, and system reliability.
• Deep understanding of clean coding standards, design patterns, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), IaC tools (Terraform/CloudFormation), Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A mindset focused on continuous learning, growth, and sharing knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI/ML integration in software systems.
• A track record of proposing and implementing innovative technology strategies that improved scalability and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete development lifecycle for new features — from design to deployment — ensuring code quality, maintainability, and performance across the full stack.
• Strong experience in distributed systems, Domain Driven Design, and microservices architecture, performance tuning, and system reliability.
• Set up, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure to support application functionality and growth, with automation wherever possible.
• Ensure service performance aligns with SLA requirements through proactive monitoring and incident response.
• Lead high-level and component-level architecture discussions, documenting designs, and ensuring alignment with business and technical goals.
• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and Architecture teams to align development with strategic objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers on development best practices, cloud infrastructure, and emerging tools.
• Research, recommend, and advocate for AI-driven development tools and automation solutions to enhance productivity.
• Influence technology strategy and drive innovative practices that improve scalability, reliability, and team efficiency.

Benefits

• Impact: Roll up your sleeves and directly contribute to the growth and success of Wagepoint by shaping our workforce.
• Culture: The opportunity to work with the world’s friendliest team, solving interesting problems together with an endless amount of laughter (We work hard, but we always have time for a bad joke or two).
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement - we are always, always learning with a growth oriented mindset.
• Innovation: Work in an environment that encourages creativity and new ideas.
• Remote: The ability to work from home, forever! Wagepoint is a remote company, so you don’t have to worry about commuting to an office. Plus, more time with your pets is always a bonus!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed