Your Role
As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for building Zip’s core products and architecture. You will ship features that will be immediately used by our users, and will work with a tight‑knit team that values open communication and cross‑functional collaboration. We move quickly to solve a wide range of complex technical and product challenges. While we are an experienced team that can provide constant guidance and mentorship, we value engineers who can autonomously scope and solve difficult technical challenges.
You Will
- Design and build highly reliable and resilient products and features.
- Work closely with cross‑functional product and customer‑facing teams to understand requirements and ship thoughtful solutions.
- Write high‑quality, extensible, and maintainable code.
- Design and build scalable frontend applications and components.
- Design and build APIs to drive existing and new features for a web‑based application.
- Build the future of procurement by developing native AI features to automate workflows and drive smarter decision making.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of software engineering experience.
- BS or higher, in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g. physics or math)
- Experience with web application and API development in production environments. At Zip, our stack includes Python, Javascript, React, and GraphQL.
- Experience with industry standard build, test, deploy tools. At Zip, our stack includes Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Kibana, Prometheus, and Grafana.
- Ability and interest to quickly learn new frameworks, architecture patterns, and programming languages as needed
- Experience working at a small company with diverse responsibilities is a bonus, but not required.
- Experience working with API connections with external systems like Jira, ServiceNow, Slack, etc is a bonus, but not required.
- Exposure to AI‑driven automation or interest in working with AI/ML teams to build intelligent workflows.
Perks & Benefits
- Start‑up equity
- 100% health, vision & dental coverage options
- Catered breakfast, lunch, & dinner
- Flexible PTO
- ClassPass membership
- Monthly commuter benefit
- Team building events & happy hours
- Home office stipend
- Phone/internet reimbursement
- Hybrid model + 5 flexible remote days per quarter
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Unlimited AI token usage
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong.
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Software Engineer, Backend (All Levels) in Toronto employer: Zip
Zip is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering a dynamic work culture where strategic thinking and mentorship are at the forefront. As a Principal Delivery Manager, you will not only lead complex enterprise implementations but also have the opportunity to shape the future of client success while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence. With a commitment to fostering talent and providing meaningful career advancement opportunities, Zip stands out as a rewarding place to build your professional journey.
