Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

Purpose Unlimited is an independent financial services company with an unrelenting focus on customer-centric innovation, delivered through technology-driven solutions. Led by entrepreneur Som Seif, the company is developing a diversified product platform aimed at addressing historically underserved segments of the market. Purpose Unlimited’s businesses include Purpose Investments, Advisor Solutions by Purpose, and Driven.

Who is Advisor Solutions by Purpose?

Advisor Solutions by Purpose, a subsidiary of Purpose Unlimited, is an innovative financial technology firm providing modern client and practice management technology and services for independent portfolio management and financial advisory businesses in Canada. Recognized by Wealth Professional Magazine as 2023 Wealth Tech Service Provider of the Year and one of Canada’s Top 2023 Small and Medium Employers, Advisor Solutions by Purpose’s end-to-end solution simplifies the advisor practice and makes it easier for clients to access better services to achieve their financial goals.

Role Summary:

We are looking for Sr. Software Engineers to help develop an innovative wealth management platform. If you enjoy collaborating with a team, being innovative, and are excited about an opportunity to work within a growing company, we would like to speak to you!

In this role, you would be responsible for building APIs and backend services that would serve as the core of our various products. You will be working with other team members to evaluate design approaches, prototype technologies, and build new systems. You will be heavily involved in the technical implementation and architecture of our system and collaborating with stakeholders to solve multiple problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions that align with customer needs and contribute to a seamless user experience.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, other engineering teams, and operations teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of solutions.
• Implement and adhere to secure coding practices, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.
• Work within an Agile environment, specifically using Scrum methodology to iteratively develop and deliver customer solutions.
• Learn and adapt technologies to solve real-world problems.

What you’ll do?

• Architect, develop, and maintain backend systems with a focus on high availability, security, and reliability.
• Execute the technical and product roadmaps.
• Be a leader within the engineering teams promoting high-quality code and best practices.
• Influence the working culture of your team and champion innovation.
• Prototype new technologies and solutions.
• Build interfaces and services on top of our data systems.

Who you are?

• Experienced developer with at least 5 years of experience.
• Have programming experience with at least one modern language (we primarily use Python)
• You can work with relational databases.
• Have a deep understanding of software architecture, API design, and scalable systems.
• Keen to build and promote microservices and service-oriented architecture.
• Able to work in an agile development environment focused on iterative delivery.
• Bonus points if you have experience working with cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, Docker, etc.).

Why should you join us?

• We are one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers’ 2023 & 2024.
• We believe in innovation and a vibrant culture – work for an innovative, people-first, financial services firm that values entrepreneurialism.
• We believe in a flexible work structure – A flexible hybrid work model that empowers you to do your best work whether at home or the office.
• We care about your rewards – Competitive compensation including equity program.
• We care about your health – comprehensive group health and dental benefits and life insurance at little to no cost to you. We also offer a Lifestyle Spending Account for all your wellness needs.
• We care about your quality of life – flexible paid time-off policy with unlimited vacation days, and flexible sick and mental health days.
• We care about your family – Paid parental leave for eligible employees with a top-up.
• We care about your future – Generous Group RRSP matching and an optional TFSA program.
• We care about your development – We offer training opportunities and tuition support year-round.

Advisor Solutions by Purpose is an equal employer, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and if accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of the People and Culture team at PeopleCultureTeam@purpose-unlimited.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our work philosophy is a hybrid model allowing for flexibility and collaboration.