Senior Software Developer, Data Platform

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly in building data platforms that empower teams to make data-driven decisions. Your technical expertise allows you to tackle complex challenges in data infrastructure, ensuring that the tools you create are both robust and user-friendly. You value collaboration and understand the importance of working closely with data analysts and scientists to identify their needs and pain points. You are comfortable with technologies like Airflow and dbt, which are essential for orchestrating data workflows and managing data transformations.

You possess strong problem-solving skills and can balance technical excellence with pragmatic solutions that meet real user needs. Your experience includes developing systems that enhance data quality and observability, which are critical for maintaining the integrity of data-driven insights. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to a team that values simplicity and transparency in financial services.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms and data integration tools is a plus, as is familiarity with agile methodologies. You are open to learning new technologies and adapting to the evolving needs of the team and the organization.

What you'll do

In this role, you will own significant platform initiatives from conception to delivery, ensuring that the tools and frameworks you develop enhance the productivity of data analysts and scientists. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their workflows and pain points, driving improvements that make their work more efficient and impactful. Your responsibilities will include building robust data quality systems and creating intuitive testing frameworks that streamline the development process.

You will also work closely with the Data Integrations team to address challenges related to Airflow orchestration, ensuring that data pipelines are reliable and efficient. Your contributions will directly enable better decision-making across the organization, as you help transform data complexity into developer productivity. You will be expected to communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress and gathering feedback to refine your solutions.

What we offer

Wealthsimple offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can thrive and grow. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly contribute to the company's mission of helping everyone achieve financial freedom. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in reimagining financial services and making them accessible to everyone.