\uD83D\uDEE0 What You’ll Work On

• Write, test, instrument, document, and maintain software for Smile.io.
• Review code and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback for your team.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to build new features.
• Support a highly available service used by millions of users on a daily basis. Champion productive technical discussions and foster collaboration within the team.

\uD83E\uDDF0 Our Tech Stack

• User Facing Applications:
• Ruby on Rails
• Ember.js
• React
• Typescript
• HTML
• CSS

• Services:
• Ruby
• Data Layer
• PostgreSQL
• ElasticSearch
• Kafka
• Amazon Simple Queue Service
• Snowflake
• Metabase

• Environment & Infrastructure:
• GitHub
• DataDog
• Amazon Web Services
• Terraform
• Vault
• Helm
• Kubernetes

\uD83D\uDC4B Who You Are

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of technical experience in software engineering or a related field, with senior-level expertise in Front-End development and hands-on experience across the full stack.
• Have expert-level proficiency from professional work experience in modern Front-End frameworks (Ember.js and/or React using TypeScript)
• Have working proficiency in back-end development, with experience building, maintaining, and debugging server-side systems.
• Have experience with back-end frameworks or languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails etc.)
• Have experience using AI tools to solve real-world engineering problems: improving developer productivity, code quality, and product outcomes.
• Curious, adaptable, and excited about how AI is reshaping software development.
• Skilled in utilizing observability tools such as DataDog and Grafana to troubleshoot multi-system level issues effectively.
• Experienced with Postgres or similar databases.
• Experienced in building and maintaining high-traffic systems.
• Experienced in test automation practices.
• Familiar with agile methodologies and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

✅ You'll Be Successful In This Role If You

• Care deeply about writing maintainable code
• Communicate clearly and thoughtfully in writing
• Have good product instincts and can balance quality, scope, and speed
• Prefer pragmatic, iterative decision-making over perfectionism
• Are comfortable learning through research and hands-on problem solving
• Know when to ask for help and when to push forward independently
• Care about crafting delightful user and developer experiences
• Are excited about how AI is reshaping software development and the potential it unlocks
• Nice to Have (But Not Required)

• Ruby on Rails experience is highly valued but not required.
• Experience developing apps for the Shopify platform, including familiarity with Shopify APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services, Docker, Kafka, and/or GraphQL.
• Understanding of database optimization techniques, including indexing, various types of locks, and strategies for optimizing slow queries.
• Experience in mentoring and fostering the professional growth of junior colleagues.
• Deep experience crafting high-quality, accessible, and performant Front-End user experiences at scale.

\uD83E\uDD1D You'll Enjoy Working With Us If You

• Are open to trying new things, being wrong, and learning from mistakes
• Prefer collaboration and shared success over individual heroics
• Want to move fast, deliver real value, and own the progress of your work
• Look for opportunities to improve how work gets done — for yourself and others

\uD83D\uDCB0 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000 CAD - $160,000 CAD
• In addition, our generous total rewards package includes things like flexible vacation, a remote work allowance, and a monthly credit to use at any of the store 100,000+ stores that uses our software.
• Check out our careers page to learn more.

We 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.