Principal Software Developer - Backend at Upgrade

, , Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Spring Boot, Micro-Services, Continuous Integration, JIRA, Git, Jenkins, Unit Testing, SQL, Database Programming, Hibernate, ORM Frameworks, AWS, Application Design, Troubleshooting, Documentation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Upgrade helps customers move in the right direction with affordable and responsible financial products. Since 2017, we’ve helped over 7 million customers access over $40 billion in consumer credit. With a relentless focus on improving our customers' financial well-being, we build products that put more money in their pocket and support their journey toward a better financial future. We’re backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and were most recently valued at $6.3B. We’re consistently recognized for our collaborative and inclusive culture. Most recently, we were named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In, Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, Best Startup Employer by Forbes, and Healthiest Employers by Phoenix Business Journal. We’re looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Come join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people. What You'll Do: As a subject matter expert of the platform, you will work closely with multiple stakeholders to help shape its direction and implement new features. You will be responsible for all technical aspects of the system, including: Design and develop complex applications using Java and Spring Boot and scale micro-services. Build complex application software using modern continuous integration tools like JIRA/Git/Jenkins. Maintain best practices for code hygiene and health, including test coverage and deployment. Support a robust test framework and architecture, including integration with third parties. Contribute to documentation of the system and help with trouble-shooting and problem solving. What We Look For: Excellent design and Java programming experience. Knowledge of unit testing methodologies. SQL and database programming expertise. Knowledge of Spring Boot, Hibernate, ORM frameworks. Experience working on AWS and micro-services. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. What We Offer You: Competitive salary and stock option plan 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance Flexible PTO Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program Opportunities for professional growth and development Paid parental leave Health & wellness initiatives The compensation range of this position in Canada is $150,000 - $250,000 CAD annually plus equity and benefits. Within this range, an individual's base pay will be dependent on a variety of factors, including without limitation, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. #BI-Remote #LI-Remote We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Upgrade does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or any third parties. Any resume submitted to any employee of Upgrade without a prior written agreement in place will be considered the property of Upgrade, and Upgrade will not be obligated to pay any referral or placement fee. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Upgrade's Talent Acquisition department to submit resumes and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed agreement. English is required for all positions, as it involves interacting with staff at Upgrade's offices worldwide.

Responsibilities

You will work closely with multiple stakeholders to help shape the platform's direction and implement new features. You will be responsible for all technical aspects of the system, including design, development, and maintenance of applications.