Description:

Wealthsimple is seeking a Senior Software Developer for their Data Governance team, which is responsible for creating and managing tools that safeguard, monitor, and govern data across the business.
The role involves working end-to-end across the entire stack to drive execution and best practices on impactful tools and initiatives aimed at protecting client data.
Responsibilities include developing company-wide tooling such as an internal Data Access Request Portal, stewarding the release of new tooling, and mentoring platform adopters.
The developer will improve processes around data retention, deletion requests, and sensitive data identification while partnering with Data, Security, and Infrastructure teams.
Collaboration across all business areas is essential, as the developer will create software impacting the front-end, back-end, and infrastructure from concept to release.

Requirements:

Candidates should have experience across front-end, back-end, and infrastructure, with the ability to communicate technically across teams; expertise in all areas is not required.
Proficiency in relevant technologies such as Python/Flask, React, SQL, Postgres, Snowflake, Redshift, Satori Cyber, K8s, DataHub, DataDog, and Splunk is necessary.
Experience in end-to-end delivery of highly scalable and performant software is required.
Knowledge of industry best practices and tooling in data security and governance is essential, along with a passion for coaching and mentoring in these areas.
A collaborative and open communication style is important, with the ability to deliver clear, concise, and solution-focused messages to a cross-discipline team.

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, along with unlimited sick and mental health days.
Employees receive up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets.
The company has a 90 days away program, allowing employees to work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year.
Wealthsimple promotes a variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups and provides company-wide wellness days off throughout the year.