Remote Senior Software Engineer

Description:

• Numeris is Canada’s most trusted source for broadcast measurement and consumer behaviour data, recognized for over 75 years for providing gold standard audience intelligence.
• The company values continuous learning and career advancement opportunities, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and enhance large-scale data-driven systems, working independently and collaboratively to deliver end-to-end projects.
• Responsibilities include backend programming, API development, and database management across relational and non-relational systems.
• The role requires leveraging cloud environments, preferably AWS, and implementing best practices in software engineering, including code quality, testing, and documentation.
• The engineer will work with Big Data frameworks like Spark and Hadoop, integrate DevOps practices, and may contribute to Salesforce application development.
• Ideal candidates should be self-starters with strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a passion for innovation.

Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an equivalent university-level program is required.
• Candidates must have 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience in backend programming and API development with at least one of the following languages: C#, .NET, Scala, Python, or Java is necessary.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, preferably AWS, is required.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, unit testing, and documentation is essential.
• Experience in integrated environment development using source control systems, particularly GitHub, is needed.
• Candidates should have Agile methodology experience with a continuous delivery approach.
• Salesforce application development experience is preferred.
• An in-depth understanding of database principles and expertise in relational databases such as MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and non-relational databases like Hive is required.
• A solid understanding of data science, Big Data, and data analytics frameworks such as Spark, Hive, and Hadoop is necessary.
• Good communication skills, including excellent writing, technical writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills, are required.
• Candidates should possess attributes such as being a self-starter, self-learner, friendly, adaptive, collaborative, organized, and creative/ingenious.
• Preferred additional skills include a Salesforce Certified Platform Developer certificate, front-end development experience (Angular, JavaScript), development of AI tools, a solid understanding of DevOps processes, and familiarity with tools like Jira, Miro, and Confluence.

Benefits:

• Employees will be part of an evolutionary journey in the audience measurement and data space, working on exciting projects that add value and make a positive impact on the company.
• A competitive salary, benefits package, and group savings and retirement program, including employer-paid health and dental premiums, are offered.
• Paid Time Off is provided during the holiday closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Education reimbursement of up to $1000 per year is available for those wishing to pursue additional professional development (some conditions apply).
• Continuous learning and development opportunities are provided via Percipio, the company's Learning Management System.
• Employees can participate in additional programs such as MentorMe, which helps them network and grow within the organization.
• Leadership training offerings are available for new and emerging leaders.
• An employee recognition program using the Teamo Points Platform is in place.
• Employee appreciation events are organized via CultureClub to celebrate all employees.
• The company promotes a culture of great teams, supportive leadership, and employee well-being.
• Participation in Perkopolis allows employees to access exclusive discounts on products and services, including shopping discounts, movie tickets, and event/show tickets.