Senior Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (TypeScript/Node.js): Developing and optimizing end-to-end features for a digital banking platform for small businesses with an accent on scalability, reliability, and system ownership. Focus on designing robust full-stack components, managing AWS infrastructure, and implementing AI-driven development workflows.

Location: Hybrid in Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

Salary: $144,000 – $176,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a digital banking platform that provides business owners with financial tools to gain clarity and control over their cash flow.

What you will do

• Own features across the full development lifecycle from design and development to deployment and monitoring.
• Manage production systems and optimize AWS infrastructure to ensure platform availability and resilience.
• Collaborate with Product and Design teams to build solutions that meet customer and business needs.
• Identify areas for technical and process improvement to influence long-term strategy and technical direction.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster the growth and skill development of the engineering team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-stack software engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading the development of significant features with minimal oversight.
• Ability to mentor other engineers and drive initiatives to enhance code quality and performance.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Kitchener-Waterloo, ON.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working in startups or high-growth tech companies.
• Proficiency with TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
• Working knowledge of AWS services (ECS, S3, RDS, Dynamo, Lambda) and CI/CD pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Impact-based compensation model where growth is not limited to annual review cycles.
• High level of autonomy and trust in solving complex, non-playbook problems.
• Culture of active AI integration in the daily development workflow.
• Mission-driven environment focused on empowering small business owners.

Hiring process

• Introductory 30-minute call with the Talent team.
• 60-minute technical interview with Engineering Managers.
• 60-minute live coding exercise with the engineering team.
• Take-home system design challenge followed by a review call.
• Final 45-minute in-person interview with the Leadership team.