Sr. Software Engineer

TL;DR

Sr. Software Engineer (Node.js/PostgreSQL): Deliver high-impact work on a budgeting SaaS platform by designing and implementing complex, scalable features with an accent on production reliability, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt. Focus on end-to-end delivery from concept through production support while collaborating across Product, QA, DevOps, and engineering leaders in Agile/Scrum teams.

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

Salary: $110,000 - $145,000 CAD (base)

Company

hirify.global builds a SaaS planning, budgeting, and financial reporting suite for local governments and school districts.

What you will do

• Serve as a senior technical contributor, delivering high-impact budgeting platform work with strong ownership and technical quality.
• Own design and delivery of complex features, implementing scalable and maintainable solutions from concept through production support.
• Support engineering excellence through development standards, peer reviews, and improvements to testing and automation.
• Address technical debt and production issues by resolving defects and performance bottlenecks and improving platform capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver customer-aligned features.
• Participate in sprint planning and execution by providing estimates and ensuring timely completion of initiatives.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in SaaS applications.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex features with minimal oversight.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, testing, and maintainability.
• Experience contributing to reliable, scalable production systems.
• Comfort working in Agile/Scrum teams with predictable delivery expectations.
• Strong SQL and relational database experience (MySQL or PostgreSQL preferred).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• RRSP matching, life insurance, and parental leave.
• Personal time off and company-paid holidays, including reduced work hours during the annual “Dimming of the Lights”.
• Employee referral bonus and professional growth opportunities.