Achievers

Senior Software Engineer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, Employee ExperienceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 5+ years of backend software engineering experience in enterprise environments, focusing on reporting, analytics, and data-driven features such as data export and insights. Strong understanding of analytics fundamentals, including dimensional data modeling, data transformation, and data visualization best practices is required, alongside experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and cloud-based data warehousing (preferably Google BigQuery). Proficiency in server-side programming languages like Python, PHP, or Go, combined with solid experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) is also necessary, as is familiarity with streaming or near real-time data ingestion technologies (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub).

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain backend services to support reporting, analytics, data export, and data-driven product features, collaborating closely with product, data, and engineering teams to deliver actionable insights and AI-powered features. They will design and implement well-structured APIs to integrate with internal and external BI tools, apply strong data modeling and transformation techniques, ensure data quality and compliance standards, participate in code reviews and architecture planning, provide mentorship to junior engineers, continuously research and experiment with new technologies, and contribute to agile development cycles.

Skills

backend services
reporting
analytics
data export
data-driven product features
data engineering
APIs
BI tools
data modeling
data transformation
dimensional analytics
interactive visualizations
data quality
data governance
data privacy
compliance

Achievers

Employee engagement and recognition solutions provider

About Achievers

Achievers provides employee engagement and recognition solutions through its Employee Success Platform. This platform uses data science to offer insights into employee engagement and performance, featuring tools like "Recognize" for employee recognition, "Listen" for real-time feedback, and "Connections" to enhance collaboration. Achievers operates on a subscription model, allowing companies to access its tools and services, which also include consulting and training. The company aims to create workplaces where employees feel valued and motivated, ultimately improving overall business performance.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2002Year Founded
$38.3MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Professional Development Budget
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Rapid AI integration may introduce biases or errors in employee recognition processes.
Economic uncertainties could lead to budget cuts affecting Achievers' subscription revenue model.
Increased competition from other cloud-based HR solutions may challenge Achievers' market position.

Differentiation

Achievers offers a true cloud-based Employee Success Platform for global employee engagement.
The platform includes AI-driven tools like Inclusion Coach for unbiased employee recognition.
Achievers' proprietary Belonging Model fosters inclusive work environments and workplace belonging.

Upsides

Achievers' integration with Google Cloud Marketplace enhances deployment and management for global customers.
Strategic partnerships, like with Microsoft Viva, expand Achievers' HR platform capabilities.
Growing demand for AI-driven HR solutions boosts Achievers' market potential and innovation.

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