Lead Backend Software Engineer

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Medium Full time

Overview of the Position

The Fintech Ancillaries division at Medium is dedicated to merging our unique financial technology solutions with some of the leading travel enterprises globally. In this sector, we develop systems and create financial technology products that can scale internationally, focusing on enhancing and innovating existing and new solutions, translating them into value for both customers and Medium as a whole.

We are in search of a Lead Backend Software Engineer to enhance our expanding fintech team. In this capacity, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on one of the most vital strategic initiatives of the organization. As a Senior Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, deploying, and managing the intricate backend systems that facilitate our integrations.

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Develop features in an agile environment utilizing Scala (prior experience not mandatory) and tools such as GCP, OpenAPI, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, among others.
  • Determine the optimal approach to constructing core systems within our microservices framework.
  • Launch your initial code within days, iterating on features in an agile manner.
  • Collaborate with a diverse array of professionals, providing and receiving constructive feedback for mutual growth.
  • Seize significant opportunities, aiding Medium in achieving a leading position in the travel sector.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Ability to introduce cutting-edge industry practices and technologies.
  • Strong comprehension of distributed systems and the impact of architectural choices on performance and maintainability.
  • Proven success in cross-functional teams, collaborating effectively with Product Managers, Data Scientists, Frontend Engineers, and other skilled professionals.
  • A dedicated focus on quality, producing testable code that performs efficiently and scales effectively.
  • Capacity to operate with minimal supervision, demonstrating proactivity and managing uncertainty, ambiguity, and the challenges of rapidly changing objectives.
  • Previous experience with cloud technologies.
  • Familiarity with Scala and its libraries (preferred, but not essential).
  • Background in travel or eCommerce sectors.

Benefits and Perks:

  • A well-capitalized and established startup with ambitious goals, offering a competitive salary and potential pre-IPO equity benefits.
  • Comprehensive coverage of group insurance premiums.
  • Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance provided.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible medical and dental expenses.
  • Access to telemedicine services for all employees and their dependents.
  • Participation in an RRSP plan with automatic pre-tax contributions.
  • Generous parental leave policy exceeding industry norms.
  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • Travel stipend available through Carrot Cash.
  • Flexible co-working space access and work-from-home support.
  • An entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and risk-taking.
  • Open lines of communication with management and leadership.
  • Small, agile teams that create substantial impact.

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