Software Engineer

About Us

For over 10 years we’ve partnered with Canada’s largest banks to help 1000+ corporate clients simplify and scale their mass payouts to drive business outcomes. Our branded money programs are used to pay people rewards, commissions, shopper rebates, insurance benefits, goodwill campaigns, emergency funding, and more.

We’re a growing company and our employees enjoy engaging and interactive work, challenging career opportunities and a collaborative team‑based culture. We offer a casual work environment, competitive salaries, excellent health and dental benefits and more. We also support ongoing learning, growth, and career development. Berkeley is centrally located in downtown Toronto.

This is a remote position.

Role Overview

We are looking for a talented and passionate Software Engineer to join our technology team. This is a backend‑focused role, with 90% backend development and 10% frontend work, along with occasional data engineering tasks. As a software engineer at Berkeley Payments, you will build, maintain, and enhance payment processing systems and applications. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and develop secure, scalable, and high‑performance software solutions that meet the needs of our customers. You will bring a product‑engineering approach, thinking critically about the end‑user experience and a holistic view of product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high‑quality backend software solutions for payment processing systems.
• Design and implement robust APIs and services for various payment functionalities.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to understand business requirements and shape product features that deliver value to the end user.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following industry best practices, focusing on user needs.
• Participate in code reviews, provide feedback, and improve coding standards within the team.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the application stack.
• Work with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure system stability, security, and performance.
• Occasionally assist with data engineering tasks, such as building and optimizing data pipelines, integrating data from various sources, and managing databases.
• Consider how the software impacts user experience and business goals.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in software and data development, especially in the payment industry.
• Ensure backend systems and data pipelines meet compliance and security standards related to financial transactions.
• Be comfortable with changing requirements and adapt quickly to new challenges and priorities in a startup environment.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Elixir, Golang
• Frontend: React, Javascript
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
• APIs: RESTful services
• DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Argo CD, Argo Workflows
• Version Control: Git, GitHub
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of experience in software development, preferably within fintech or payment industries.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Elixir, Golang, or JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of APIs, microservices architecture, and RESTful services.
• Experience with databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with payment processing technologies, gateways, or integrations is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of version control (Git) and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with building frontend components with React and Javascript
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Knowledge of security protocols and encryption techniques in payment processing.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Prior experience working in agile development environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a salary package that reflects your experience and contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid time off.
• Fully Remote Environment: You can work from anywhere.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and chances to work with cutting‑edge technologies.
• Ownership and Impact: Be part of a small, agile team where your work has direct and visible impacts on our products and customers.
• Inclusive Culture: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.
• Exciting Fintech Landscape: Tackle complex problems and contribute to innovative solutions that shape the future of fintech.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Berkeley Payments, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, and you have a passion for learning and growth, we encourage you to apply anyway.