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SW Engineer - Backend /Data

@ hireVouch

Remote in Canada

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Overview

hireVouch is hiring a Senior Software Engineer with backend and data engineering skills to architect and build new cost management features. The role involves building data pipelines, dbt models and reusable UI components, working alongside founders and engineers.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect and develop new cost management features
  • Build data pipelines and dbt models
  • Create reusable UI components and data visualizations
  • Improve application reliability and performance
  • Own features from design through delivery

Requirements summary:

  • Experienced backend and data engineering skills
  • Strong knowledge of Python, FastAPI, Postgres, dbt, Dagster, Snowflake
  • Experience with system design
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, adaptable in a fast-paced team

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2026-08-24
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2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Work settingOffice, Home
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Our Edge Hiring and retaining skilled talent is paramount for your company’s success. Finding the right people – who have the right skills and right personality fit – can be incredibly challenging in today’s job market. Here at hireVouch we can help you acquire the highest calibre candidates through the relationships we have formed over more than a decade. Our approach is an ethical one. Rather than use the often-employed aggressive methods typical of the recruitment industry, our focus is placed largely on referral-based networking. Getting it right really matters to us. Let us leverage our network of talent that has already been vouched for by leading professionals in the industry to help your business grow. Services Offered Contingency and Retained Search Here at hireVouch we focus on sourcing best-in-class candidates for rewarding positions in Canada and the US. We have extensive expertise in Contingency, Retained and Temporary placement, primarily within the IT sector. On-Site Search Assistance We have a trusted network of HR and search professionals who can provide on-site search services to help fulfill immediate needs as well as help train internal staff in finding the highest quality talent Company Marketing Strategy We know how competitive the job market can truly be and how important it is to have a strategy to attract talent. At hireVouch we have extensive expertise in helping companies better market themselves. We can provide the tools and knowledge that will assist you in making your business a highly attractive place to work. Developing a company marketing strategy is key to hiring the talent you need to grow.

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  • 215 Spadina Avenue, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2C7, CA
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Our Edge Hiring and retaining skilled talent is paramount for your company’s success. Finding the right people – who have the right skills and right personality fit – can be incredibly challenging in today’s job market. Here at hireVouch we can help you acquire the highest calibre candidates through the relationships we have formed over more than a decade. Our approach is an ethical one. Rather than use the…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size2-10 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2016
Open jobs on Jobsy175
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Job description
​The Opportunity

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for taking ​u​s to the next level by architecting and developing new features. You'll be collaborating with the founders and other engineers, and contribute your ideas to our roadmap and software design.

Responsibilities
As a senior Software Engineer, you would work alongside our engineers on:

  • Creating new cost management features such as forecasts, anomaly alerts and cost allocations to make staying on top of costs a breeze
  • Developing reusable and robust UI components to make the cost exploration experience as seamless as possible
  • Building new data visualization capabilities to communicate performance, query timing and efficiency in novel ways
  • Building data pipelines and dbt models to surface new insights and opportunities to our users
  • Improving the reliability & performance of our application

In addition, we look for thoughtful team members who can:

  • Identify the right problems to solve, focusing on meaningful outcomes, and using your experience to make trade-offs that have the highest impact on customers as fast as possible
  • Take end-to-end ownership for features from start to finish - from inputting into initial design and planning all the way through to implementation, testing, and delivery
  • Use your expertise to iterate at speed, relying on strong instincts to pragmatically drive the right outcomes while balancing speed and depth.
  • Set a high bar for collaboration, communication, and sound decision making. From well-written proposals and documentation to clear commit messages and thorough testing

Qualifications

  • We’re looking for experienced engineers with backend and data engineering skillset.
  • A solid understanding of the below languages, tools and frameworks
  • Strong knowledge and experience with Python, FastAPI, Postgres, dbt, Dagster, Snowflake
  • Experience with system design
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  • Self-organized, Goal-oriented, self-motivated individual who is confident, thorough and tenacious
  • Ability to effectively operate with flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving team environment
  • A great sense of humor and enjoys having fun at work

Bonus Points

  • ​​Experience with the problems we're solving (FinOps and cloud infrastructure​ cost management, data warehouse management and observability)
  • Experience working in an early-stage startup environment

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