Staff Software Engineer

Clutch Technologies Inc. • Toronto, ON

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About The Position

Clutch is seeking a Staff Software Engineer / Engineering Lead to drive technical excellence, deliver complex solutions, and shape the future of our platform. This role requires leadership in technical decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation in architecture and system design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of industry experience designing and developing software solutions, including leading large-scale projects
• Expert proficiency in modern programming languages (TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust)
• Deep experience with Frontend or Backend frameworks (React, Vue, Express)
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-based architecture optimization
• Advanced database skills: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle; schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Experience with system architecture, performance tuning, and scaling complex applications
• In-depth knowledge of testing methodologies and frameworks for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and tools like Jira or GitHub
• Proven leadership in technical decision-making and ability to balance business and technical requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic solutions to business challenges while delivering scalable, secure, and resilient systems
• Champion engineering excellence through coding standards, peer reviews, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Data teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Execute complex, high-impact projects from ideation to implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Drive innovation by evaluating new tools, technologies, and processes to improve team productivity and system performance

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity incentives
• Generous time off program
• Health & dental benefits
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, and dependent coverage starting from day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior