Senior Software Engineer

👨🏻‍💻  Are you the kind of engineer who enjoys building products from the ground up and owning features end-to-end?  We’re hiring a  Senior Software Engineer  to join the engineering team of a fast-growing HR technology startup building a modern platform that helps companies reconnect with former employees and transform alumni networks into a strategic hiring channel.  Backed by venture funding and led by experienced founders, the company is building a product-driven platform designed to reshape how organizations approach talent acquisition and employee relationships. As an early engineering hire, you’ll play a meaningful role in shaping both the product and the technical foundations of the platform.  💻 Who You Are  A senior full-stack engineer comfortable working across both backend and frontend systems  Someone who enjoys building real product features and shipping production code  Experienced with designing APIs, backend services, and data models  Comfortable debugging and improving live production systems  A collaborative engineer who values clear communication and ownership  Motivated by the opportunity to work in a fast-moving startup environment  📍 Work Type  Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 1 days per week in office)   Vacancy Type: This role is a newly created position Requirements 🎯 What You’ll Do Design and build backend services and APIs that power the platform’s core functionality  Develop React-based user interfaces and product features  Contribute to data modeling, database design, and performance optimization  Participate in the full development lifecycle including design, implementation, testing, and deployment  Troubleshoot and improve production systems and live applications  Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver scalable product features  Contribute to architectural decisions as the platform continues to evolve  Mentor other engineers and help maintain strong engineering standards across the team  ⭐ What We’re Looking For  7+  years of experience building production-grade software applications  Strong experience developing backend services and APIs using Java or Kotlin (Spring Boot)  Experience building modern frontend applications using React  Hands-on experience designing database schemas, models, and queries using relational databases such as MySQL  Experience working with production systems, including debugging and resolving issues in live environments  Experience delivering full-stack product features from design through deployment  Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS  Experience working with containerized applications using Docker  Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in collaborative engineering environments  Nice to have:  Experience working with Python for backend or data-related workflows  Experience working within startup or product-focused engineering teams  Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to technical decision-making within a team  🔥 What Makes This Role Exciting  Early-Stage Environment:  Opportunity to join an early-stage product company and contribute to the platform from the ground up  Impact:  Meaningful influence on technical architecture and product direction  Experienced Team:  Work alongside experienced founders and engineers with a strong product mindset  Engineering Ownership:  A collaborative environment where engineers have real ownership over the systems they build  Benefits Base Salary:  $140,000 - $180,000  Paid Time Off:  Unlimited vacation policy to help maintain a healthy work-life balance  Health & Wellness Benefits:  Medical, dental, and vision benefits to support your overall well-being     RRSP Matching:  Employer contributions to a group RRSP program, supporting your long-term financial security    📩  Ready to Elevate Your Career? Apply Now!    At  STACK IT Recruitment, we connect top talent with standout opportunities. If you meet at least 70% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for it. We’d love to chat!    Know someone perfect for this role? Share this with your network, you might just help someone take the next big step in their career.    ✨ We’re proud to support diversity and inclusion. Need accommodation during the hiring process? Just let us know; we are here to support you!   AI Use Disclosure:    STACK IT uses AI-enhanced tools to support initial candidate screening and interview note analysis. All assessments and hiring decisions remain human-led.