Software Engineer

Questrade is on a mission to help Canadians to become much more financially successful and secure.

For nearly 30 years, Questrade Financial Group has been delivering on that mission through investing, banking, mortgages, and real estate. Together, we tilt finance in favour of ambitious Canadians, creating new ways for them to seize the financial future they deserve.

We're looking for people who are ready to enter their career inflection point. Mission-driven, exceptional folks that never settle. The work here is hard because the responsibility is real. If that's the standard you've been looking for, keep reading.

Req # 4036

The return on your career investment

• Compensation and incentives built to reward the value you bring.
• RRSP matching of up to 6%.
• Health and wellness resources and programs, including $5,000 in mental health practitioner coverage.
• $5,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses, every year.
• 100% parental top-up, up to 26 weeks for birthing parents and 18 weeks for non-birthing parents.
• A hybrid environment, with at least three days in the office built for working together.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days.
• A community care day to give back to the causes you care about.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, building, testing, and deploying features across the full software development lifecycle, on the front end (React Native, ReactJS), the back end (NodeJS), or both. Operating with limited supervision, this role focuses on writing production-grade code that meets standards for readability, performance, security, and observability. The engineer will also participate in code reviews, maintain automated test suites, resolve production issues, and address technical debt.

The mandate

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, test, and deploy features across the full software lifecycle with limited supervision.
• Translate product requirements into sound technical designs, flagging gaps, dependencies, and edge cases early in discovery.
• Write production-grade code that meets standards for readability, performance, security, and observability.
• Review peers' code with rigor and care, providing actionable feedback and mentoring junior developers through pairing.
• Build and maintain automated test suites and contribute to improvements in CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues within scope, participating in on-call rotations and documenting root causes.
• Identify and address technical debt, proposing and executing improvements to system reliability and developer experience.

You’re ready for this mandate if you have the following qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience building and supporting production software.
• Strong proficiency in at least one of the following tracks:

• Front-end track: JavaScript/TypeScript with React Native (mobile) and/or ReactJS (web); solid grasp of component architecture and state management.
• Back-end track: Node.js/TypeScript; hands-on experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs within microservices or service-oriented architectures.

• Practical experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including basic query performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with a major cloud platform (GCP preferred; AWS or Azure considered) and containerized workloads.

Preferred Qualifications

• DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (Kubernetes, Terraform).
• Message brokers and event streaming platforms (Kafka, Pub/Sub).
• Exposure to the other track (front-end candidates with NodeJS familiarity, or back-end candidates with ReactJS/React Native familiarity).
• Angular experience is a nice-to-have.
• Domain experience in financial services, brokerage, trading, or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of secure development practices, threat modeling, or DevSecOps

Enter your career inflection point. Apply now.

#LI-Hybrid, #LI-SK1

The final compensation package will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and geographic location (Canada). It includes a comprehensive benefits plan and a competitive incentive (bonus) program for Full-Time Permanent roles.

Base salary range

$80,000—$120,000 CAD

Technology and AI

We mix human ingenuity with advanced technology. For ambitious builders like you, we provide the latest technology to enable your creativity. You'll have everything you need to build the best outcomes and products for our clients.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Our global team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in.

Accessibility statement

Candidates selected for an interview are contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

AI in hiring

Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System uses artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.