Description:

Wealthsimple is seeking a Senior Backend Software Developer for the Order Execution team to enhance the client trading experience.
The role involves owning projects from planning to completion, ensuring timely and reliable order execution.
Responsibilities include optimizing code for performance, collaborating with product and design teams, and shipping new features efficiently.
The developer will also improve development processes by staying updated on industry trends and participating in the hiring process to shape team culture.
The Order Execution team focuses on delivering accurate market orders and providing real-time FX rates for clients.

Requirements:

Candidates must have strong programming skills in Java/Kotlin and experience delivering robust APIs for web and mobile applications.
A deep understanding of relational databases and performance tuning is required.
Applicants should have experience executing complex projects at scale.
Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to deliver clear and concise messages to cross-discipline teams.
A passion for mentorship and empowering other developers is necessary.

Wealthsimple offers a competitive salary along with top-tier health benefits and life insurance.
Employees can participate in a retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple Work.
The position includes 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days.
Employees receive up to $1,500 per year for wellness and professional development.
The company has a 90 days away program, allowing employees to work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per year.
Wealthsimple promotes a variety of Employee Resource Groups and provides company-wide wellness days off throughout the year.