Description:

Wealthsimple is seeking a Senior Software Developer for their Data Platform team, which focuses on data acquisition, storage, preparation, delivery, and consumption.
The role involves supporting the migration from Redshift to Snowflake and collaborating with various partners to solve technical challenges.
Responsibilities include scoping, designing, and building services and tools in the data platform, as well as leading development efforts in areas like Data Cataloging, Transformation, or BI Tooling.
The position requires collaboration with Data Scientists, Analytics Engineers, and stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver tailored solutions.
The developer will also provide mentorship and coaching on best practices in data management and platform usage.

Requirements:

Candidates must have deep technical experience in data platforming and have shipped at least one project at scale, with bonus points for experience in Data Cataloging, Data Transformation, or BI Tooling.
Strong programming skills in Python and SQL are required, along with proven experience in delivering scalable data tooling or frameworks using these languages.
Applicants should demonstrate the ability to implement software engineering best practices, including test-driven development and continuous integration/deployment.
A collaborative communication style is essential, with the ability to convey clear and concise messages to a cross-discipline team.
A passion for mentorship and empowering other developers is necessary, along with the ability to navigate various code bases across different languages and domains.

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 provides 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 schedules company-wide wellness days off throughout the year.