Lead Software Engineer

Prolific

SENIOR PRODUCT ENGINEER  Engineering    Prolific Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates products and models.   The role We’re looking for Senior Software Engineers with a ‘product builder’ mind-set to join our team and take a pivotal role in the development and guidance of our product. As a ‘t-shaped’ engineer, you will bring a broad practical knowledge across various areas of software development, complementing and supporting our growing team whilst likely having a deeper specialism in front or backend. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your existing skills, experience, and knowledge to significantly influence the trajectory of our product as we aim to revolutionize research.   What you’ll bring to the role * Deep understanding of modern web applications * Experience building Typescript/Javascript applications and using NoSQL databases * Experience using Python * Knowledge of Event-Driven Architecture * Experience using AWS (Serverless) and/or GCP * Understand the importance of driving quality into code through test automation * Have supported applications in production, with demonstrable experience of good observability practices within a full stack environment. (e.g. Rum, Tracing) * Have worked in a collaborative environment with strong engineering practices and know what good engineering looks like * Care about the product life cycle and are customer value focused * Understand the value of continuous, iterative improvement using data to drive decisions and a culture of feedback * Passionate about software development with an appetite for learning and self-improvement   What you’ll be doing in the role  * As a member of a cross-functional, stream-aligned team, you will work collaboratively with the teams’ engineering manager, product manager, designer, and up to 4-5 other engineers, including a tech lead * Using agile software development practices and a product mindset, you will work as a team to plan, build and support software that our customers love * You will be highly self-motivated and energetic and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a bias for action * Collaborating with teams outside of product engineering, working closely with customers and understanding their needs * Be happy working in all the major cloud providers: AWS, GCP & Azure * With a You Build It, You Run It mindset, you will have intimate knowledge of our products from code commit through to production operation * Supporting production systems with monitoring tools such as Datadog * Strive for stable systems observability * You will champion our principles, fuel a growth mindset by getting involved in communities and help improve our engineering culture * Pushing the boundaries, questioning the status quo, ensuring what we are doing and what we are building has high value and impact for our users   Key Technologies  * Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform and AWS * Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript * Frameworks: Vue.js, Django Rest Framework, Container-based and Serverless architectures * Databases: MongoDB and DynamoDB * DevOps and Monitoring: CircleCI, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, Celery, EventBridge and DataDog   Why Prolific is a great place to work We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems. We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation – one that reflects the breath and the best of humanity. Working for us will place you at the forefront of AI innovation, providing access to our unique human data platform and opportunities for groundbreaking research. Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and remote working within our impactful, mission-driven culture.   Links to more information on Prolific Benefits  External Handbook  Website  Youtube    Privacy Statement By submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organisation planning. Prolific's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Prolific may process, where Prolific may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Prolific use of your personal information.

Toast

Title: Employee Development Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead  Location: Remote, Canada   About Toast: Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy.   Bready* to make a change? Toast is a rapidly growing company that's revolutionizing how the restaurant industry does business by pairing technology with an extraordinary commitment to customer success. We help restaurants streamline operations, increase revenue, and deliver amazing guest experiences through our platform that combines restaurant point of sale, team management, guest-facing technology, and award-winning customer support. As a Toaster, you will be challenged to take on meaningful projects to help craft the company's future. Join us as we empower the restaurant community to delight guests, do what they love, and thrive. We’re looking for a Software Developer to join our dynamic Employee Development team, which focuses on providing experiences that enable our customers to manage the performance and growth of their employees.  You’ll play a key roll* in the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions that enable managers and operators to measure, incentivize, and grow their employees.   About this roll* (Responsibilities) * Lead fellow developers, product managers, and designers, to build amazing Employee management features with a goal of making it easier for customers, their employees, and other toast teams to interact with employees. * Flex your full-stack development muscles with challenging end-to-end tasks in a supportive, collaborative team environment * Participate in designing, estimating, implementing, testing, and debugging end-to-end solutions * Mentor developers through code-pairing and detailed code, architecture, and project reviews * Champion best practices for development, deployment and quality life cycles * Actively contribute to product design and feature selection discussions   Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements) * Strong foundation in Java, Kotlin or other object oriented language(s) * Expertise in utilizing AI tools throughout the development lifecycle. * Exposure to building AI solutions for customers. * Experience with modern web standards and technologies (e.g. React, TypeScript, REST, GraphQL) * A proven track record of building partnerships across engineering, product, customer success, and other stakeholders. * Experience and interest in mentoring peers * Experience maintaining a high bar for quality, and guiding teams to hold a high bar for the technical quality of their deliverables. * Strong customer empathy and a drive to make their lives better through a thoughtful user experience, robust technical solutions, and continuous product improvement. AI at Toast At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture. Our Total Rewards Philosophy  We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits. The base salary range for this role is listed below. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, our total rewards components include cash compensation (overtime, bonus/commissions if eligible), equity, and benefits. Pay Range $142,000—$227,000 CAD How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring Our Approach to Hybrid Working We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences. We Thrive Together We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast. Apply today! Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com. ------ For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Salary Finance

* Are you excited by the idea of joining a high-quality, talented team within a game-changing FinTech company? * Do you want to tackle major problems in the consumer credit industry with a socially-responsible solution? If so, we’d love to hear from you!  About Blenheim Chalcot: Blenheim Chalcot is a global venture builder headquartered in London. With over 26 years of innovation, we've been at the forefront of creating some of the most groundbreaking GenAI-enabled companies. Our ventures lead the charge in digital disruption across a spectrum of industries, from FinTech to EdTech, GovTech to Media, and beyond. Our global presence spans the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia, with a portfolio that employs over 3,000 individuals, manages assets exceeding £1.8 billion, and boasts total portfolio sales of over £500 million.   SalaryFinance and Blenheim Chalcot: SalaryFinance was founded and is backed by Blenheim Chalcot, the UK's leading digital venture builder. This powerful partnership provides us with a unique advantage, combining our deep expertise in financial wellbeing with the strategic support of a company renowned for building and scaling disruptive digital businesses. As a key part of the Blenheim Chalcot portfolio, we benefit from a vibrant ecosystem of collaboration and innovation, placing us at the forefront of the FinTech revolution. About SalaryFinance: SalaryFinance is an award-winning FinTech business with a social purpose: to help employees take control of their finances. We launch with employers as an employee benefit and help people understand their money better, get out of debt faster, and save for their future. Launched in 2015, we are scaling fast and moving in exciting directions. We have been included in KPMG’s Global Fintech 100, listed at the top of Forbes' list of socially-responsible startups, and profiled by the Financial Times and The Times. Co-founded by entrepreneurs Asesh Sarkar, Daniel Shakhani, and Dan Cobley (former Head of Google UK & Ireland), we are proud to be authorised by the FCA and making a meaningful impact on people’s lives.   The Role: We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to join us. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the SalaryFinance Platform, playing a pivotal role in shaping a market-leading, API-enabled payroll lending business. As a thoughtful, outgoing, and positive Senior Developer with a .NET focus, you will be an integral part of our wider team, ensuring our platform is robust, secure, and scalable. This is a "hands-on" role where you will balance new feature development with platform architecture and mentor others in the latest technology frameworks. Key Responsibilities: * Platform Architecture & Development: Lead the design and development of new features while maintaining and enhancing the current feature set through world-class, tested, and secure code. * Agile Collaboration: Work cross-functionally within a SCRUM team to translate business requirements into technical specifications and scalable solutions. * Innovation: Research, review, and recommend future application innovations and technical solutions to keep SalaryFinance at the cutting edge. * Defect Resolution: Collaborate with the Operations team to diagnose and resolve complex defects identified during the application lifecycle. * DevOps & Security: Assist in application lifecycle management, including CI/CD, scalability, and application security (OWASP practices). * GenAI Integration: Explore and implement new ways of working utilizing our GenAI hub to drive engineering efficiency and product innovation.   What are we looking for? We hire for potential and expertise—you should apply if you: * Have 5+ years of Full Stack experience: Deep expertise in web development with a strong customer focus and an excellent understanding of secure development practices. * Are a .NET Specialist: Strong skills in ASP.NET Core, C#, and RESTful Web Services (WebAPI). Experience with CSLA (.Net business objects) is a plus. * Are proficient in Vue.js: Hands-on experience with Vue.js 3 (Composition API, Nuxt.js) and a solid understanding of Vue.js 2 (Options API, Vuetify) for legacy support and refactoring. * Understand Data & Architecture: Advanced scripting skills in MySQL and experience with tiered system architectures, microservices, and service-oriented architectures. * Are an Agile Champion: Proven experience working in a SCRUM environment and familiarity with JIRA and modern DevOps practices. * Bring the Right Attitude: You are an open-minded, self-motivated team player who stays calm under pressure and possesses a "hands-on" approach to learning. Nice to haves: * A degree in Computer Science or a similar engineering discipline. * Experience with Linux Server environments. * A background in Financial Services systems and associated regulations.   Our Values and Principles: You will be able to demonstrate examples of our core principles: * Seek inclusion & diversity: We create an environment where everyone feels welcome. * Work Hard, Work Well, Work Together: We take responsibility for making things happen and help colleagues in need. * Grow: We are proactive, curious, and unafraid of failure. * Customer at the heart: We care about the customer and love building products that solve their problems. * Candour with caring: We deliver candid feedback with kindness. What We Can Offer You: * Competitive salary. * Be part of Blenheim Chalcot, learning from the incredible talent in a leading global venture builder. * Flexible Benefits. * 24 days of paid holiday  * A collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment that is changing lives for the better. Blenheim Chalcot is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values, thus making it core to our business. We strive to maximize the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from everyone. We encourage diversity through perspective, background, identity, and thought whilst also fostering an environment where everyone can express themselves regardless of your race, religion, sex, gender, colour, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. We are committed to continuing to nurture an inclusive environment and building a diverse workforce.