The Role
Neo Financial is looking for a full-time Staff Full-stack Software Developer to join our team in the Calgary office.
In this critical role, you’ll lead with technical excellence, shaping the architecture and direction of Neo’s services while mentoring others. You’ll work with cutting edge tools and patterns. Our technology stack is built using a Microservices architecture and comprises TypeScript, Node.js, Serverless framework, GraphQL, MongoDB, all hosted on AWS.
What you'll be doing:
Ensure we’re building the highest quality software by collaborating with other developers, setting quality standards and best practices
Shape the future of our system design through technical planning and working with others on what to build next
Stay informed about industry best practices and bring new ideas and design patterns to strategic and technical planning initiatives
Lead others by example and expand their knowledge through mentorship and pair programming
Create and review proposals for new technologies, patterns and implementations
Understand and lead the solutioning of complex technical problems, anticipate problems and potential blockers
Drive the adoption of best practices in the entire development process, coding, testing and deployment
Who we are looking for:
Proven record of building complex and cutting-edge web applications end-to-end, while considering scalability and optimization problems
Expertise in back-end development, including but not limited to: data, APIs, queues, security, scalable systems, reliability concerns and business logic
Confidence with concepts like coupling/cohesion, idempotency, distributed transactions, asynchronous workflows, & event sourcing
Experience with technical planning and effectively communicating plans with others
Mastery of programming principles and one or two programming languages - alongside keen interest to expand your skills to encompass new languages and technologies.
Deep understanding of fundamentals of Software Engineering, Code Design, and Architecture, to be able to drive meaningful changes
Understanding of cloud infrastructure, devops and CI/CD, including basics of containerized services, serverless systems, and networking
Familiarity with different types of data stores and databases - preferably beyond exclusively knowing about SQL databases
Experience working with bigger teams and projects that span multiple teams
Very seasoned developers with at least 9 years of work experience under their belt
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and willing to relocate to Calgary. Relocation packages and reimbursements are available
Working at Neo:
Joining Neo means betting on yourself and discovering your full potential. As individuals and as a team, we continually challenge ourselves and each other to do our best work. We’re making change happen at a rapid pace — providing endless opportunities to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and find new solutions to complex problems. That means rapid career progression and constant learning opportunities.
The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, relentless, and want to win. We hold ourselves to high standards, because we’re on a mission that matters — to transform financial services for the better. If that’s what you’re looking for, read on.
We trust, respect, and show up for each other. That means truthful conversations, frequent feedback, and working with people who push you to be your best. We’re evolving quickly as an organization, we work together in person, and the pace of progress isn’t for everyone. That’s why we’re looking for change-makers who love a challenge — who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than travel a well-paved road.
Our team members earn meaningful equity in the company through stock options — so Neo’s growth benefits everyone who helps make it happen. That also means taking on more responsibility than you may have had at your last job. We don’t get hung up on job titles or hierarchy — we’re focused on doing what it takes to accomplish our mission.
Check out these videos from our employees to learn more about Working at Neo.
Apply with us:
We believe in equal opportunity, and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check.
