Senior Software Engineer

About Achievers

The "Achievers Employee Experience Platform™" empowers employees to recognize each other in real time and aligns them to the values and goals of the company. With almost 4 million global users, the Employee Experience Platform enables employees in over 170 countries. Visit us at www.achievers.com to learn more, and check out our platform in action here. Join us in our mission to Change the Way the World Works™!

Our Commitment to You

At Achievers, we hire you for you because we value the unique perspective and individuality that each person brings to our team. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where you belong, and your contributions are celebrated. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues who appreciate your strengths and are excited to learn from your experiences.

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Data Intelligence team. In this role, you will leverage your skills in software and data engineering to turn data from our SaaS platform into intelligence and actionable insight for our customers. Your work will help revolutionize the use of data at Achievers, delivering intelligent services that change the way work is done.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services that support reporting, analytics, data export, and data-driven product features
• Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering teams to deliver actionable insights and AI-powered features that enhance user experience and decision-making
• Design and implement well-structured APIs to integrate with internal and external BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
• Apply strong data modeling and transformation techniques to support dimensional analytics and interactive visualizations
• Ensure data quality, governance, privacy, and compliance standards are met across all systems
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture planning
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
• Continuously research and experiment with new tools, frameworks, and technologies to drive innovation and efficiency
• Contribute to agile development cycles, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience in enterprise environments, with a focus 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
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and cloud-based data warehousing (preferably Google BigQuery)
• Proficient in server-side programming languages such as Python, PHP, or Go
• Solid experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB), including schema design, data modeling, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with streaming or near real-time data ingestion technologies (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub)
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration with BI and analytics tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
• Proficient with data serialization formats such as JSON, CSV
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and governance best practices
• Experience with agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Ability to lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and code quality
• Proactive in exploring and adopting new technologies, frameworks, and APIs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Experience integrating applic