Senior Software Developer - Remote

Overview

Willful is on a mission to ensure every Canadian has a comprehensive end-of-life plan, making it accessible and easy using technology. We are hiring a Senior Software Developer to enhance our digital estate planning products.

In Short

• Design and maintain scalable web applications.
• Focus on performance optimization and reliability.
• Contribute high-quality, well-tested code.
• Work with senior engineers on technical projects.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies.
• Ensure best practices for code quality and CI/CD.
• Provide technical direction through code contributions.
• Independent contributor focused on deep technical work.
• Collaborate with technical experts and product teams.
• Work remotely with occasional in-person retreats.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in backend and full-stack development.
• Proven track record in designing scalable architectures.
• Expertise in backend frameworks, especially Ruby on Rails.
• Solid understanding of frontend technologies, particularly React.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Strong database skills, including schema design and optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure like AWS or Heroku.
• Passion for solving complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Annual wellness budget of $500.
• Flexible work hours and a 4.5-day work week.
• Paid time off during December holidays and extra-long weekends.
• Parental leave and bereavement policies.
• Annual team-wide retreat.