Staff Software Engineer [Remote

We’re an authentic team who bring our diverse backgrounds, ideas, experiences and cultures together to make payroll magic. Speaking of, we “pull rabbits out of hats” for thousands of small business owners across Canada who rely on our payroll software to pay their employees and process their payroll taxes. We are looking for people who share our understanding that when it comes to our commitment to our customers: we mean business. Especially given that the consequences of getting payroll wrong can sometimes be dire.
We’re looking for a talented Staff Software Engineer who doesn’t shy away from tackling hard problems and building reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems. You will be a senior technical leader driving the design and delivery of complex software solutions while mentoring and empowering others. Lead the complete development lifecycle for new features — from design to deployment — ensuring code quality, maintainability, and performance across the full stack.
Strong experience in distributed systems, Domain Driven Design, and microservices architecture, performance tuning, and system reliability.
Ensure service performance aligns with SLA requirements through proactive monitoring and incident response.
Lead high-level and component-level architecture discussions, documenting designs, and ensuring alignment with business and technical goals.
Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and Architecture teams to align development with strategic objectives.
Research, recommend, and advocate for AI-driven development tools and automation solutions to enhance productivity.
7+ years of experience in software engineering, including full-stack development and cloud infrastructure.

• Proven leadership in designing and scaling complex software systems and mentoring engineering teams.
• Advanced skills in frameworks like React or Angular, C#/.Net Core, scalable API design, and relational/NoSQL databases.
• Strong experience in architectural design, performance tuning, and system reliability.
• Deep understanding of clean coding standards, design patterns, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), IaC tools (Terraform/CloudFormation), Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

You have experience with AI/ML integration in software systems.
Remote: The ability to work from home, forever! Wagepoint is a remote company, so you don’t have to worry about commuting to an office. Plus, more time with your pets is always a bonus!
Apply now and help us build the future of Wagepoint!

Wagepoint is a simple and fast online payroll app, backed by the world's friendliest team.
We are a remote company, so there's no need to travel to an office for an interview, but if you require any special accommodation during our recruitment process, please let us know. We are more than happy to assist!