Principal Back-End Engineer (AI Engineering & Enablement)
Top Benefits
About the role
Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti Financial Inc., provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.
We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.
At QFG, we have a culture of innovation where technology serves people—both our team and our customers. We see AI as a collaborative and transformative enabler, and we are seeking forward-thinking individuals who can effectively integrate it into their daily work. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for change, helping us use AI to create a more efficient and rewarding employee experience while also developing cutting-edge solutions that delight and serve our customers. Join us in shaping a future where AI empowers our team to do their best work and helps us deliver unparalleled customer experiences.
This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.
What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?
- Health & wellbeing resources and programs
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Opportunities to contribute to community causes
- Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment
We’re looking for our next Principal Back-End Engineer. Could It Be You?
The Principal Back-End Engineer will be involved in the development of functionally rich, robust and scalable back-end GenAI and AI applications through all stages of the Agile software development process from inception to implementation. This person will lead the technical design and implementation of internal and external applications and collaborate with architects, product and business teams to deliver value. The ideal candidate for this role should be able to thrive in dynamic environments, have a strong work ethic, positive energy and the ability to innovate.
Need more details? Keep reading…
- Developing and debugging code as well as writing automated tests for back-end applications
- Planning, designing and coordinating software development activities and mitigating the technical risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Reviewing code to ensure quality and correctness of solutions
- Enhancing and modifying existing applications as needed to add new features or improve user-experience
- Meeting regularly and interacting with a diverse team of business stakeholders, architects and engineers to elicit and define requirements for new applications.
- Playing an active role in defining and implementing best practices, standards and procedures including quality and delivery methodologies
- Participating in and contributing to all Agile Scrum ceremonies
- Leading the support efforts of the application in production, addressing issues in a timely fashion.
- Providing mentoring to team members to assist them in reaching their career goals.
- Applying significant knowledge of industry trends to help Questrade improve and build innovative products.
- Coordinating external software development teams and vendors to define requirements and validate outputs.
- Degree, diploma or equivalent directly related work experience.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in web-based technologies.
- Exposure to the full software development life cycle, including design, configuration, integration, testing and support including, but not limited to, gathering requirements, designing the future state solution, the development work breakdown, as well as supporting quality assurance and post-production efforts.
So are YOU our next Principal Back-End Engineer? You are if you…
- Back-end: .Net core and Python
- Infrastructure: Google Kubernetes Engine, and other Google Cloud Platform components.
- Tools: Gitlab, Jira, Confluence, preferably automated CI/CD.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks.
- Strong skills at application performance tuning.
- Have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills and the ability to interact with multiple levels of stakeholders.
- Strong documentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time-management and organizational abilities that facilitate structured teamwork
- Experience leading projects and other engineers
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to adapt and change based on new business requirements and environment.
Additional kudos if you…
- Data Science or GenAI experience is a nice to have.
- Digital financial services experience preferred.
Sounds like you? Click below to apply! #LI-DM1 #LI-Hybrid
At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.
Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
About Questrade Financial Group
Questrade is an award-winning low-cost digital alternative to traditional banks that is changing the Canadian financial services industry. We empower Canadians by giving them better, more affordable ways to take control of their financial future by using cutting-edge technology to develop innovative products. Questrade offers Canadians an easy way to invest in securities and foreign currency and provides online wealth management and mortgage through the Questrade Group of Companies, with more financial products in development.
At Questrade, we care deeply about helping Canadians become much more financially successful and secure. We believe in infinite possibilities, not only for our customers but for those who build careers with us. Our exceptional culture and forward-thinking workplace policies make Questrade a great place to work and build a career. We are a collaborative, diverse team that shares the same sense of infinite opportunity. Our beliefs, values, and atmosphere make you feel part of something bigger than yourself.
Throughout our multiple worldwide offices, we are reshaping the way we work, offering flexible options that allow our people to work remotely, from the office, or a hybrid mix of both.
Whether you want to kick-start your career or accelerate it, Questrade is the place for you. We offer rich learning experiences and exciting career path possibilities. Here you will be challenged. You will make your path, constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence.
Come shape your future at Questrade.
Principal Back-End Engineer (AI Engineering & Enablement)
Top Benefits
About the role
Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti Financial Inc., provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.
We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.
At QFG, we have a culture of innovation where technology serves people—both our team and our customers. We see AI as a collaborative and transformative enabler, and we are seeking forward-thinking individuals who can effectively integrate it into their daily work. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for change, helping us use AI to create a more efficient and rewarding employee experience while also developing cutting-edge solutions that delight and serve our customers. Join us in shaping a future where AI empowers our team to do their best work and helps us deliver unparalleled customer experiences.
This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.
What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?
- Health & wellbeing resources and programs
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Opportunities to contribute to community causes
- Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment
We’re looking for our next Principal Back-End Engineer. Could It Be You?
The Principal Back-End Engineer will be involved in the development of functionally rich, robust and scalable back-end GenAI and AI applications through all stages of the Agile software development process from inception to implementation. This person will lead the technical design and implementation of internal and external applications and collaborate with architects, product and business teams to deliver value. The ideal candidate for this role should be able to thrive in dynamic environments, have a strong work ethic, positive energy and the ability to innovate.
Need more details? Keep reading…
- Developing and debugging code as well as writing automated tests for back-end applications
- Planning, designing and coordinating software development activities and mitigating the technical risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Reviewing code to ensure quality and correctness of solutions
- Enhancing and modifying existing applications as needed to add new features or improve user-experience
- Meeting regularly and interacting with a diverse team of business stakeholders, architects and engineers to elicit and define requirements for new applications.
- Playing an active role in defining and implementing best practices, standards and procedures including quality and delivery methodologies
- Participating in and contributing to all Agile Scrum ceremonies
- Leading the support efforts of the application in production, addressing issues in a timely fashion.
- Providing mentoring to team members to assist them in reaching their career goals.
- Applying significant knowledge of industry trends to help Questrade improve and build innovative products.
- Coordinating external software development teams and vendors to define requirements and validate outputs.
- Degree, diploma or equivalent directly related work experience.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in web-based technologies.
- Exposure to the full software development life cycle, including design, configuration, integration, testing and support including, but not limited to, gathering requirements, designing the future state solution, the development work breakdown, as well as supporting quality assurance and post-production efforts.
So are YOU our next Principal Back-End Engineer? You are if you…
- Back-end: .Net core and Python
- Infrastructure: Google Kubernetes Engine, and other Google Cloud Platform components.
- Tools: Gitlab, Jira, Confluence, preferably automated CI/CD.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks.
- Strong skills at application performance tuning.
- Have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills and the ability to interact with multiple levels of stakeholders.
- Strong documentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time-management and organizational abilities that facilitate structured teamwork
- Experience leading projects and other engineers
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to adapt and change based on new business requirements and environment.
Additional kudos if you…
- Data Science or GenAI experience is a nice to have.
- Digital financial services experience preferred.
Sounds like you? Click below to apply! #LI-DM1 #LI-Hybrid
At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.
Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
About Questrade Financial Group
Questrade is an award-winning low-cost digital alternative to traditional banks that is changing the Canadian financial services industry. We empower Canadians by giving them better, more affordable ways to take control of their financial future by using cutting-edge technology to develop innovative products. Questrade offers Canadians an easy way to invest in securities and foreign currency and provides online wealth management and mortgage through the Questrade Group of Companies, with more financial products in development.
At Questrade, we care deeply about helping Canadians become much more financially successful and secure. We believe in infinite possibilities, not only for our customers but for those who build careers with us. Our exceptional culture and forward-thinking workplace policies make Questrade a great place to work and build a career. We are a collaborative, diverse team that shares the same sense of infinite opportunity. Our beliefs, values, and atmosphere make you feel part of something bigger than yourself.
Throughout our multiple worldwide offices, we are reshaping the way we work, offering flexible options that allow our people to work remotely, from the office, or a hybrid mix of both.
Whether you want to kick-start your career or accelerate it, Questrade is the place for you. We offer rich learning experiences and exciting career path possibilities. Here you will be challenged. You will make your path, constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence.
Come shape your future at Questrade.