Senior Backend Software Developer

Wealthsimple, Canada's leading fintech company managing over $50 billion in assets for 4 million users, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Developer to join their engineering team. This role offers an opportunity to work on critical financial infrastructure across multiple teams including Brokerage Execution, Securities, Calculation Platform, Identity Trust, and Book of Record.

The position involves building and maintaining sophisticated systems that handle millions of dollars in daily trades, manage securities data, and ensure accurate financial calculations. You'll work with modern technologies including Java/Kotlin, PostgreSQL, Apache Flink, and Kubernetes in a remote-first environment that values collaboration and technical excellence.

As a senior developer, you'll lead technical designs, mentor team members, and contribute to the company's engineering culture. The role offers significant growth opportunities, with clear progression milestones at 3, 6, and 12 months. You'll be responsible for shipping features that directly impact over a million clients while maintaining high standards of security and scalability.

Wealthsimple offers an attractive benefits package including competitive salary, health benefits, retirement matching, generous vacation policy, and professional development opportunities. The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with various Employee Resource Groups and accessibility initiatives.

This is an ideal role for an experienced backend developer who wants to make a meaningful impact in the fintech space while working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to a product that helps millions achieve financial freedom.