Senior Software Engineer

Brazil Req #2740

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) of Companies is committed to helping our customers become much more financially successful and secure.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, there are flexible working arrangements so you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at Questrade.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

Health & wellbeing resources and programs
Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Career growth and development opportunities
Opportunities to contribute to community causes
Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

We’re looking for our next Senior Software Engineer. Could It Be You?

The Senior Software Engineer is a highly skilled and innovative professional. As a forward-thinking technologist, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge web applications that drive our business forward.

What’s it like working as a Senior Software Engineer at Questrade?

In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Design and build high-quality software applications that meet business needs
Work on projects of all sizes, from small to large
Participate in all stages of software development, from gathering requirements to implementing solutions, testing, and monitoring
Collaborate with other engineers, designers, and architects to create exceptional applications

Need more details? Keep reading…

Be a forward-thinking technologist who is continuously researching new approaches to problems and discussing them with others in a productive manner, in a community of practice setting
Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex software challenges
Ability to break down complex problems into manageable tasks for efficient resolution
Design, implement, and test web applications, with a focus on back end components
Be actively involved in designing new application features and functionality, improving scalability and maintainability
Provide support for complex and hybrid (cloud and on-premises) infrastructure environments
Troubleshoot issues at the infrastructure and software levels; recommend fixes and upgrades to ensure proper operability
Help support production applications and address issues to respect service level objectives (SLOs)
Contribute to defining and implementing best practices, standards and procedures including quality and delivery methodologies
Unit test code to ensure high coverage
If there is need, participate in research and proof of concepts, ensuring the value is documented and socialized
Ability to communicate effectively in a remote settings, both verbally and in writing
Ensure timely escalation of issues that are blocking oneself or the team
Share knowledge and lessons learned with others in the organization
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote work environment
Strong self-management skills, including time management and task prioritization
Meet with business stakeholders, user interface and experience designers, architects, and engineers as needed to obtain, analyze, and document requirements for new functionality or applications
Provide technical guidance and support to team members, including: defining requirements, coaching, facilitating ongoing development and support of applications
Provide and receive feedback through code reviews
Keep up-to-date with tech industry trends to help improve Questrade products
Assist with the technical screening of new team members joining engineering teams.

So are YOU our next Senior Software Engineer? You are if you…

Have experience in:

Web: REST APIs written using Microservices in .NET Core and C#
Data: MySQL, MSSQL, Document based DB, Redis Cache.
Streaming: Google Pub/Sub, Kafka (or similar, ie. RabbitMQ)
Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, Docker Compose
Version control: Git (experience with Gitlab or Github)
Tools: Jira, Confluence

Additional kudos if you…

Have experience in a remote-first or remote-friendly company
Have experience with Agile workflow
Have experience with gRPC server and/or web streaming
Have experience with Angular 2+ or any similar modern front end development
Have experience with Node.js
Have experience with CI/CD on Gitlab or Github actions
Have experience with Google Cloud Platform products (e.g. Google Kubernetes Engine, Firestore, PubSub, etc.) or similar experience with other cloud providers
Work with Postman or similar

Sounds like you? Click below to apply! #LI-PD1 #LI-REMOTE

At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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