In this role, you will have the opportunity toCollaborate with our cross-functional teams of talented software developers, data scientists, product managers, and designers to give Wealthsimple clients delightful web and mobile experiencesShip impactful projects and solve interesting problems on a regular basis leveraging cutting edge technologyWork across the entire techstack to iteratively build, test, deploy and monitor high quality softwareOur technologiesService oriented architecture with over 100+ servicesRoughly half of these services are Ruby on Rails, with the other half being Java/Kotlin. The teams we are hiring for here are mostly using Ruby on Rails, and a few use Python.Our front-end application is a mix of React/AngularWe host our services on Amazon Web Services and use things like RDS, Aurora, SQS, SNS, S3, Kafka, etcWe have amazing infrastructure & security teams, and provide access to the latest enterprise-grade AI technologiesWe follow best practices and have great tools for profiling, logging, tracing, tracking and experimentingWhat you’ll bringProven track record of scoping and building medium to large features for distributed systems In productionProficiency in code reviews and troubleshooting design or performance issues.Solid understanding of common design patterns, relational databases (SQL), and experience working with backend and frontend development frameworksComfortable with on-call duties and system maintenanceEffective at communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholdersThe drive to help improve team documentation, champion operational excellence, and make meaningful improvements to the codebaseExperience working with React or React Native, Ruby on Rails, Java, Kotlin, and/or PythonWorking knowledge of GraphQL and KafkaFamiliarity with frameworks such as Kubernetes and tools such as Temporal and DataDogExperience working on mobile developmentExperience working with banking or financial technology companiesBackground in financial technology or B2C applicationsExperience with interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring junior team membersWhy Wealthsimple?🤑 Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance📈 Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business🌴 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days📚 Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively🛫 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year🌎 A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)💖 Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the yearWe’re a remote-first team, with over 1,000 employees coast to coast in North America. Be a part of our Canadian success story and help shape the financial future of millions — join us!Read our Culture Manual and learn more about how we work.Technology & Innovation at WealthsimpleWe believe the future belongs to those who innovate boldly. At Wealthsimple, every team member is expected to lean into new technologies, including AI, and tooling to rethink how we work, solve problems faster, and create even greater value. We're looking for people who are not just comfortable with change but energized by it. Our commitment is to build a company that evolves at the pace of the world around us, and we want you to help lead that future.DEI StatementAt Wealthsimple, we are building products for a diverse world and we need a diverse team to do that successfully. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.Accessibility StatementWealthsimple provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know, and we will work with you to provide the necessary support and make reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.AI DisclaimerWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
