Description:

The Shopping Marketplaces team at NerdWallet Canada is focused on creating data-driven shopping experiences in the Credit Cards and Wealth verticals.
The team aims to enhance SEO, conversion, and engagement through technology, experimentation, and product excellence.
The Staff Software Engineer role is a full-stack position with a front-end focus, requiring a strong eye for design, UI/UX, accessibility, and web performance.
Responsibilities include leading initiatives to improve Core Web Vitals, technical SEO, and observability for shopping experiences.
The role involves working on back-end APIs and integrating with Machine Learning systems for personalization and data-driven decision-making.
The engineer will collaborate with engineering leadership to influence the engineering roadmap and contribute to best practices.
The position requires hands-on coding, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence across the team.
The engineer will conduct code reviews, ensure high standards of technical excellence, and promote continuous improvement within the engineering team.
Staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in tech and finance is essential.

Requirements:

A minimum of 8+ years in software engineering with a strong background in full stack development is required.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is necessary.
Expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and the web platform is required, along with proficiency in modern languages such as Rust, Go, or Python.
Candidates must be experts in modern front-end frameworks like Next.js, React.js, Material UI, and Tailwind.
Deep knowledge of Web Performance, Core Web Vitals, and Technical SEO is essential.
A keen eye for design, usability, and user experience, along with an understanding of accessibility best practices, is required.
Experience in observability and managing a production website or application at scale is necessary.
Familiarity with database systems, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, IAC, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is required.
Deep domain knowledge in finance or a related field is preferred.
Knowledge of security best practices, particularly in financial services, is essential.

A monthly healthcare stipend is provided to support employee health.
The company offers a rejuvenation policy that includes vacation time off, public holidays, and 4 mental health days off.
Employees are eligible for a paid sabbatical to recharge and pursue personal interests.
Monthly stipends for wellness, Wi-Fi, and cell phone expenses are included.
A work-from-home equipment stipend is provided to facilitate remote work.
Employees can participate in Nerd-led group initiatives and company-wide events for community engagement.
A RRSP with a 4% match is available, eligible one month after hire.
Financial wellness guidance and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar are offered.