Hands-on Software Architect
Location: Guelph, ON - Hybrid preferred. Remote available.
Hiring Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000
About Us:
Friendlier is the leading clean-tech in Canada dedicated to simplifying the switch from single-use to reusable packaging. With our innovative turnkey reusable packaging solution, we aim to revolutionize the way businesses approach packaging, by making sustainability easy and accessible. Our mission is to drive positive environmental impact while offering convenience and cost savings to our clients.
We are searching for our first Hands-on Software Architect to
design and build the Friendlier platform, mentor existing developers, collaborate with product and operations teams, review code, and maintain coding best practices.
About the Role:
As the Hands-on Software Architect at Friendlier, you will be responsible for designing high-level software solutions and ensuring they meet technical and business requirements. Actively coding everyday, you will also guide the development team by making critical decisions about structure, technologies and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement security best practices to protect data and applications
Review and refine system designs based on feedback and new requirements
Design systems that can handle future growth
Optimize performance by addressing bottlenecks and ensuring efficient resource usage
Work closely with lead developer and product to align technical decisions with business objectives
Create blueprints and technical documentation for the development team
Reviewing developers’ code to ensure adherence to architectural guidelines, best practices and performance standards
Spend at least 50% of the time coding
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve our software development processes.
Debug and troubleshoot complex production issues, ensuring platform reliability.
Contribute to sunsetting legacy applications through a phased migration approach.
What you Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
10+ years of experience:
You have 10+ years in tech engineering roles of increasing responsibility and sophistication including prior experience as an architect
High level languages like Javascript with exposure to various frameworks, React, Vue, Angular, etc.
Cloud environments, building and deploying applications on platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Both monolith and microservice architectures. Understanding of RESTful APIs and experience in building and consuming them.
Database systems, both SQL and NoSQL, and understanding of data modeling in large complex systems.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing R&D team.
Excellent communication, and presentation skills.
Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a passion for driving positive environmental impact.
Why You Should Join Us:
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving positive environmental change through innovative solutions.
Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance-based bonuses, and stock options.
Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity, creativity, and continuous learning.
Flexible work environment with the option for remote work and a focus on work-life balance.
Career growth and advancement opportunities within a fast-growing startup environment.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or 2SLGBTQI+ identity. Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and promotes an inclusive environment for all. Please let us know if you require an accommodation due to a disability and we will work with you to address your needs.
