Posted 3 months ago
Software Architect
@ Engage People
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Engage People is hiring a Software Architect to conceptualize, design, and implement business and technical software solutions for SaaS clients. The role works closely with product, project, and business analysts to set architecture, timelines, and risk plans. Pay is $125,000 to $145,000 CAD annually plus a performance bonus.
Pay:
$125,000–$145,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement business and technical software solutions
- Define server-side and client-side software architecture
- Engage with clients and business analysts on requirements
- Develop timelines and evaluate project risks
- Coach and mentor engineers on architectural patterns
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering
- 5+ years end-to-end architecture experience in SaaS
- PHP object-oriented development with Laravel or Symfony
- Relational database design and RESTful API expertise
- Cloud architecture experience (AWS) is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Software Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Engage People
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Loyalty Evolved - transforming loyalty programs around the world through technology
Full company description
At Engage People our goal is to bring innovation and impact to loyalty programs around the world. We’re an innovative technology company, a leader in Loyalty programs, but at our core we are a Solution Provider with over 25 years of experience. We start from the beginning what you want to achieve, from there we develop an integrated solution that includes the optimal technology, the ideal marketing and content, coupled with the best Loyalty options in the industry including pay with points. All of this to deliver your objectives, whether they are sales and profit, loyalty, recruitment, or retention….everything is connected. By applying a global solution to your market challenges, we help you understand your consumer, connect your brand, and inspire engagement. By understanding your challenges and goals we help you determine the actions and outcomes that will close those gaps. We do this by using data driven, targeted, and tested initiatives, keeping you ahead of your competition, to deliver against your objectives. Our Mission, Vision, & Values ● Mission: To integrate loyalty into every consumer transaction ● Vision: To create technology that enables a loyalty experience in every consumer transaction ● Values: Integrity/Teamwork/Diversity/Innovation/Courage Our Mission, Vision, and Values are built into the organization to instill a culture of innovation and customer service, helping you understand your program member, connect your brand, and inspire engagement to deliver global success. That’s how we deliver innovation and impact for your business.
- LinkedIn followers
- 27,759
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 60
- Reported office locations
- 1380 Rodick Rd, Markham, Ontario, CA
- 1380 Rodick Rd, 300, Markham, Ontario L3R 4G5, CA
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Applications
- Information Services
- Other recorded names
- Engage People
- Engage People
- Engage People Inc.
- Specialties
- Loyalty Rewards
- Incentive Programs
- Employee Recognition
- Loyalty
- Incentives
- Recognition
- Sales Incentives
- Employee Incentives
- Loyalty Programs
- B2B Loyalty Program
- Consumer Loyalty
- Consumer Loyalty
- Rewards Program
- Customer Loyalty
- Sales Recognition
- B2C Loyalty Program
- Loyalty Technology
- and Loyalty Solution Provider
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 3,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Engage People our goal is to bring innovation and impact to loyalty programs around the world. We’re an innovative technology company, a leader in Loyalty programs, but at our core we are a Solution Provider with over 25 years of experience. We start from the beginning what you want to achieve, from there we develop an integrated solution that includes the optimal technology, the ideal marketing and content…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | IT Services and IT Consulting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Loyalty RewardsIncentive ProgramsEmployee RecognitionLoyaltyIncentivesRecognitionSales IncentivesEmployee IncentivesLoyalty ProgramsB2B Loyalty Program |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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OVERVIEW
The Software Architect applies specialized knowledge to conceptualize, design, develop, configure, and implement business and technical software solutions. The Software Architect interacts with both the client and project members such as the Product Manager, Project Manager, Business Analyst, Data and Software Engineers as required, in order to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and organizational strategic direction. The Software Architect defines the scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned components. The Software Architect ultimately starts with a vision and follows through with the execution of a solution.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designs, develops and implements solutions based on current business strategies and requirements to ensure project solutions are aligned with client needs.
- Understands the big picture and the various use cases involved while crafting the solution and providing documentation.
- Identifies the appropriate software architecture for both server-side and client-side solutions to fulfil the proposed requirements.
- Engages directly with clients and business analysts to understand their objectives and requirements in order to propose solutions that meet those needs.
- Collaborates with product managers, project managers, business analysts, developers and QAs to ensure product features are built to specification by clearly communicating architecture and design concepts/guidelines.
- Works directly with the Project Managers and Product Managers to develop timelines, evaluating risk as required.
- Ensures coding standards/practices and software version control policies are adhered to.
- Coaches and mentors engineers on architectural patterns.
- Mitigates risks and problems identified in providing the solution.
- Ensures work conforms to security and quality standards (SOC2 & PCI) which includes participating in regular auditing reviews.
- Keeps an eye out for technology trends, open source projects that can be used.
- Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 5 years experience with end-to-end architecture for large design and coordinate project teams in the SaaS industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in building Enterprise Applications, Web Services, and Management at scale is a requirement.
- Experience with Architectural patterns for High Availability, Performance, Scale Out architecture, Disaster Recovery, Security Architecture Knowledge of cloud-based architectures.
- Software development experience with PHP object oriented / modular programming.
- Experience with MVC frameworks (Laravel or Symfony).
- Understanding of relational database design (MySQL or similar), including performance and scaling considerations.
- Understanding of RESTful API design principles and API documentation standards (OpenAPI/JSON Schema).
- Experience with Cloud architecture (Lambda / ECS / RDS / ElastiCache etc.) is considered a plus.
- Ability to guide the team in all tiers of enterprise applications including front-end technologies like AngularJS, Vue.js, etc.
- Strong understanding of information technology, security, confidentiality, and privacy practices and regulations.
- Data-driven approach to identifying and demonstrating the right tools at every stage of software development to ensure code and architectural qualities are not compromised.
- Ability to prioritize and handle work to critical project timelines in a dynamic environment and develop new approaches to complex design problems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Compensation: Annual base pay of $125,000.00-$145,000.00 CAD, depending on experience and qualifications, plus performance-based bonus.
Vacancy Notice: This job posting represents an existing vacancy that Engage is actively seeking to fill.
AI Disclosure: AI is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Engage, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Engage is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. In addition, Engage is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. In the event you require any accommodations, please advise us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Values: Integrity/Teamwork/Diversity/Innovation/Courage
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