Our Platform Services team builds secure, scalable backend systems and foundational infrastructure that everything else is built on. Their work powers our member experiences and strengthens the technical backbone our customers depend on. Our tech stack leverages microservices built with Python and Go, running on GCP and Kubernetes. We're creating smoother, smarter, and more delightful experiences for our users, and we're solving real engineering problems at scale. Why you'll love this role:

This is a backend role - a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge and grow your skills with various tools.

Report to an experienced Engineering leader who can offer you mentorship, autonomy, ownership, and a genuine investment in your growth toward the next senior level in your career.

Work on complex, challenging projects - apply your expertise to shape architecture, influence technical direction, and mentor fellow team members.

Join a close-knit, high-performing team that solves meaningful problems and celebrates successes together.

Work alongside an experienced leadership team who is genuinely invested in your career growth.

Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where innovation is encouraged and your voice truly matters.

How you'll help shape Platform Engineering at Achievers:

Build, own, and maintain innovative new product features that power the Achievers platform

Contribute to system design and architecture discussions, bringing forward ideas and helping shape the next generation of scalable, high‑performance platform capabilities

Write clean, scalable, testable code and continuously integrate it into our production environment

Actively participate in code reviews, ensuring quality, consistency, and engineering excellence across the team

Use the right tool for the job; our stack includes Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google Pub/Sub, React/Redux, GraphQL, Microservices, and Micro‑Frontend architecture across GCP

Develop microservices with strong SQL interaction, including efficient query design, performance optimization, and maintaining data integrity across distributed systems

Integrate with a variety of third‑party systems where data accuracy is paramount

Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to solve complex technical challenges and deliver seamless end‑to‑end experiences

Drive our modernization efforts by helping transform existing monolithic systems into modern, robust, cloud‑native microservices

Experience we feel will set you up for success:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

3+ years of relevant backend software engineering experience

Experience working in Agile teams

Top notch programming skills in Python or Go (preferred)

Expert with technologies such as SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud (GCP, AWS)

Strong understanding of Microservice Architecture

Comfortable in a UNIX / Linux environment

Ability to analyze business requirements and create technical design documents that are in accordance with the company's architecture standards

Ability to handle and understand multiple domains; many cross-team projects

Eager to learn and try new things

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Achievers is a Great Place to Work™

At Achievers, we believe recognition is a powerful driver of connection. With more than 4.3 million users across 190 countries, our employee recognition and rewards platform empowers organizations to build cultures where people feel seen and valued, everyday. We’re a team of passionate, thoughtful builders who care deeply about our product, our customers, and each other. Visit achievers.com to see how we’re inspiring recognition everywhere.

Our Approach to Total Rewards

$96,000 - $130,000 reflects the salary range for this role, depending on experience, skills, and market data. We’re committed to providing a fair and competitive offer based on what you bring to the team. Each A-Players' compensation is reviewed at least annually against performance and impact in role. We want you to see your path to growth, understand your impact, and feel valued every step of the way.

Benefits and Perks for permanent full-time employees:

✨ Rewards for your impact through our Recognition and Rewards program

🩺 Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage beginning on your first day

👶🏼 Parental Leave Top-up

🙌🏼 Employer matched RRSP contributions

🏖️ Flexible Vacation to recharge, so you can bring your best

🤝🏽 Employee and Family Assistance Program offering mental health, legal, and financial counselling

🚀 Supported professional development and career growth (Linkedin Learning, mentorship)

👏🏼 Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups that celebrate our diversity

🧘‍♀️ Regular events designed to build connection, belonging, and well-being

🇨🇦 Hybrid flexibility, with time in our beautiful Liberty Village, Toronto office

Achievers is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

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.

Intermediate Software Engineer (Backend Platform)

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