Software Developer - Backend or Full Stack

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full Time

Technology

Entry Level

**We welcome all people based in Toronto, ON to apply. This job is a hybrid role from this location. **

Software Developer will work closely with business stakeholders and other engineering team members to design and develop solutions that make them a true technology partner. They will also be actively participating in technical implementations of our systems and product.

Things You'll Do:

Hands-on Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs primarily using Golang and Python.
Data & Storage: Build efficient, secure, and scalable solutions leveraging MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Integration: Collaborate with frontend engineers (React, JavaScript) to ensure seamless end-to-end feature delivery.
Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable code with unit and integration tests; participate in peer code reviews.
System Analysis: Contribute to the analysis, design, and implementation of distributed systems and large-scale applications.
Documentation: Document solutions, APIs, and technical designs for maintainability and knowledge sharing.
Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Monitoring & Reliability: Support production systems by monitoring performance and resolving issues using observability tools like Datadog.
Continuous Learning: Stay current with emerging backend and full-stack technologies, bringing forward recommendations to improve scalability and developer experience.

Things You'll Bring:

Experience: 2–4 years of professional software development experience.
Backend Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Golang ,Python; familiarity with Perl is a plus.
Database Knowledge: Solid experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Frontend Skills (Bonus): Working knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, React, or VueJS is a plus.
System Design: Understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and service communication patterns.
Testing: Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development.
Tooling: Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools (e.g., Datadog) and modern development workflows (CI/CD, Git).
AI-Assisted Development: Comfort using tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor to improve development speed while reviewing AI-generated code critically for accuracy and safety.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communicator and collaborator in cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- High integrity and willingness to work with diverse teams and perspectives

We are a team built on purpose, not perfection.
The game is changing, and we're writing the new playbook. Our goals are ambitious, and we know that building the future requires diverse perspectives and skills. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.
We're looking for people who are accountable, customer-centric, and innovative. We believe that talent thrives when we empower leaders to grow and evolve. So, apply anyway. You might be just the right person for this role or another opportunity on our team

Compensation:
Perceptyx is focused on equitable pay for all our staff and aims for transparency with our pay practices. The annual salary range for the role is 130,000-185,000 CAD The above salary range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

Benefits:
We Care About The Whole Person 🫶

Healthy medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Life insurance up to 1x your annual salary (with a cap) paid by Perceptyx
Generous Maternity, Paternity, and Adopter leave benefits with flexibility on when you use this benefit
Compassionate Care Program with paid time off to care for family members
Generous Bereavement Leave that also supports Pet Parents
For USA employees: 401(k) plan, along with a company match and immediate vesting upon hire
For Canadian employees: you can contribute to a pension plan. Perceptyx will provide an employer match for the pension.

Flexible Time Away 🏝

As hard as we work, we also know how essential it is to take time away to rest and recharge. We offer flexible paid vacation with the expectation that every team member takes off at least 10 business days per calendar year.
16 paid holidays per calendar year.

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Perceptyx Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Perceptyx celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment. We focus on providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Perceptyx’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, knowledge, merit, and business needs.

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