What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer - Platform position at Jobgether?
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Platform in Canada.
This role is centered on building and evolving the internal platform services that power large-scale, high-availability identity and authentication systems used globally. You will design and develop scalable tools that improve developer productivity, reduce redundancy, and automate critical engineering workflows across teams. Working within a highly technical and collaborative environment, you will partner with engineering and product stakeholders to create shared services that enhance efficiency and consistency. Your work will directly influence the reliability, performance, and security of Tier-0 systems supporting millions of daily authentications. You will also contribute to shaping engineering best practices and driving operational excellence across the organization. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for engineers passionate about platform engineering, automation, and developer experience at scale.
\n- Design, build, and maintain scalable internal platform services, tools, and utilities that support large-scale engineering and product development.
- Identify redundant systems and workflows and consolidate them into efficient, reusable platform solutions.
- Develop automation to eliminate repetitive engineering tasks and improve developer productivity across teams.
- Collaborate closely with product and engineering stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-impact shared services.
- Define and enforce best practices for building, deploying, and maintaining internal platform systems.
- Ensure high availability, security, and performance of critical services, including participation in on-call rotations for Tier-0 systems.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across architecture, tooling, and operational processes.
- Explore and introduce new technologies that enhance platform capabilities and developer experience.
Requirements:
- 5 years of software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems, platform engineering, or internal tools.
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Golang, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node.js.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and scalable software design.
- Experience building automation solutions to improve engineering efficiency and system reliability.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and production-grade service operations.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on systems thinking and long-term maintainability.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills with a collaborative approach to engineering.
- Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure is a strong asset.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, containerization, or gRPC-based systems is considered a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary ranging from 136,000 to 187,000 CAD
- Equity and performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- RRSP retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Healthcare spending account and telemedicine access
- Paid time off, parental leave, and flexible leave policies
- Remote-first work environment with global collaboration
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Access to a high-impact, engineering-driven culture focused on innovation
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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