About Achievers
The Achievers Employee Experience Platform™ is more than a thank you program.
Our recognition platform inspires employees to recognize everyone, everyday, and
everywhere – driving results that matter. With almost 4 million global users,
the Employee Experience Platform empowers employees in over 170 countries. Visit
us at www.achievers.com [http://www.achievers.com/] to learn more and check out
our platform in action here
[https://www.achievers.com/resources/videos/achievers-experience-platform-demo/].
Join our team of A-players who bring passion to our purpose and believe that
meaningful change can create extraordinary outcomes.
Our commitment to you:
At Achievers, we hire you for you because we value the unique perspective and
individuality that each person brings to our team. We are committed to creating
an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where you belong, and your
contributions are celebrated. Together, we achieve more by combining our unique
strengths, fostering collaboration, and inspiring each other to reach new
heights.
The opportunity:
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Data Intelligence
team. In this role, you will leverage your skills in software and data
engineering to turn data from our SaaS platform into intelligence and actionable
insight for our customers. Your work will help revolutionize the use of data at
Achievers, delivering intelligent services that change the way work is done.
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What you'll do:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services that support reporting,
analytics, data export, and data-driven product features
- Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering teams to deliver
actionable insights and AI-powered features that enhance user experience and
decision-making
- Design and implement well-structured APIs to integrate with internal and
external BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
- Apply strong data modeling and transformation techniques to support
dimensional analytics and interactive visualizations
- Ensure data quality, governance, privacy, and compliance standards are met
across all systems
- Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture
planning
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
- Continuously research and experiment with new tools, frameworks, and
technologies to drive innovation and efficiency
- Contribute to agile development cycles, including sprint planning,
estimation, and retrospectives
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 5+ years of backend software engineering experience in enterprise
environments, with a focus on reporting, analytics, and data-driven features
such as data export and insights
- Strong understanding of analytics fundamentals, including dimensional data
modeling, data transformation, and data visualization best practices
- Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and cloud-based data
warehousing (preferably Google BigQuery)
- Proficient in server-side programming languages such as Python, PHP, or Go
- Solid experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB),
including schema design, data modeling, and performance tuning
- Familiarity with streaming or near real-time data ingestion technologies
(e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub)
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration with BI and
analytics tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
- Proficient with data serialization formats such as JSON, CSV
- Knowledge of data privacy, security, and governance best practices
- Experience with agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum,
Kanban)
- Ability to lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and
collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and
code quality
- Proactive in exploring and adopting new technologies, frameworks, and APIs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Experience integrating applications with AI/ML systems is a plus
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Why you’ll love working at Achievers:
? We are passionate about disruptive technology that’s rooted in science,
research and data.
? We understand the value of employee success in the workplace and have been
recognized [https://www.achievers.com/award/] in numerous publications for our
contributions to HR, for technical excellence, and for our outstanding workplace
culture!
? We foster an environment of connection, security, and community. You’ll feel
at home, without reservation.
? We believe in moving quickly, failing fast, and adapting to change.
? We enjoy coming to work every day because we believe in our product and love
our culture.
? We’re committed to achieving excellence in everything we do.
Benefits & Perks for permanent full time employees:
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????? Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library
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???? A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto
? Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program
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Our work environment:
Achievers is a hybrid-first company located at 99 Atlantic Ave in Liberty
Village, Toronto. Our hybrid work experience is designed to cultivate an
engaging employee experience, where pioneering research intersects with
cutting-edge technology. We strongly believe that collocating teams increases
the chance to innovate together, foster passive learning, create spontaneous
connections, and promote better communication.
Achievers does not offer employment to prospects without first ensuring that
qualified candidates speak directly with the hiring manager and a member of our
HR team. All qualification will be done face-to-face, whether that is in person
or over Zoom. Achievers does not send out offers of employment without meeting
candidates and does not offer employment via text. If you are requested for any
personal information via text and/or without having met a member of our hiring
team in person, please disregard.
Our employees are a diverse and inclusive team of passionate, hardworking
individuals. Achievers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating
an environment where our employees can do the best work of their lives. We
encourage all qualified candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply
to join our A-Player family.
Achievers is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment
process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations for your
interview, such as assistive technology, wheelchair accessibility, or
alternative formats of materials, please let us know. We are happy to make
necessary arrangements to support your needs.
Achievers does not use AI to make hiring decisions. When you apply to work with
us, a real person reads your application—every time. We believe in thoughtful,
human-centred hiring, and we think your experience, personality, and potential
can’t be judged by an algorithm. That’s why we keep it personal and take the
time to get to know each qualified candidate.
