Software Engineer II

As an AWS Software Engineer II at Kapitus, you will play a pivotal role in driving impactful solutions for intricate business challenges within a dynamic and high-energy delivery setting. You will be spearheading a transformative initiative aimed at optimizing our operational workflows and bolstering overall efficiency. Operating within an Agile development team, you will not only engage closely with fellow developers but also interact with key business stakeholders. Your expertise will extend beyond coding, as you will actively contribute to cross-team collaboration efforts, influencing the broader success of our projects. 

 

What you will do:

• Participate in technical design sessions to identify/document technical solutions.
• Develop microservices with AWS serverless architecture.
• Function as a trusted advisor with a consultative mindset in interactions with stakeholders.
• Help build and maintain a best-in-class team culture through partnership, open dialogue, and transparent feedback.
• Drive continual improvement to the efficiency and flexibility of the systems while keeping a high bar for customer trust, performance, and availability.
• Provide technical direction to junior engineers on the team.
• Support legacy code as needed while building out the future state systems and solutions.

 

What we are looking for:

• BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 4-8 years of hands-on development experience using modern programming languages including NodeJS and Python
• Looking specifically for experience with designing & implementing both REST & event based services using AWS tool suite including Lambda functions, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM, etc.
• Experience implementing and supporting SaaS/Cloud software solutions including developing/supporting functionality to integrate with internal systems.
• Experience developing with AWS services: Lambdas, SQS, SNS, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, IAM, STS
• Experience working with both non-relational and multiple relational database platforms (RDS)
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven history of working in Agile development environment
• Experience with developing and deploying APIs (must have)
• Experience building infrastructure with Cloud Formation Templates (CFTs)

• A creative and analytical problem solver focused on translating complex business problems into architecturally sound technical solutions.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in lending or financial services domains
• AWS Solutions Architect or Developer Certification
• Experience with SCRUM, SAFE, and Test-Driven Development
• Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to understand requirements, discuss software product features, technical designs and product strategy.

 

Kapitus Total Rewards Package Includes: 

• Competitive Base Salary Range of $96,300-$154,400 CAD Kapitus is providing this as a good faith salary range to comply with applicable law. The applicant’s final salary will depend on a number of factors including the applicant’s geographic location, skills, and experience.
• Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 10% annually

As an AWS Software Engineer II at Kapitus, you will play a pivotal role in driving impactful solutions for intricate business challenges within a dynamic and high-energy delivery setting. You will be spearheading a transformative initiative aimed at optimizing our operational workflows and bolstering overall efficiency. Operating within an Agile development team, you will not only engage closely with fellow developers but also interact with key business stakeholders. Your expertise will extend beyond coding, as you will actively contribute to cross-team collaboration efforts, influencing the broader success of our projects. 

 

What you will do:

• Participate in technical design sessions to identify/document technical solutions.
• Develop microservices with AWS serverless architecture.
• Function as a trusted advisor with a consultative mindset in interactions with stakeholders.
• Help build and maintain a best-in-class team culture through partnership, open dialogue, and transparent feedback.
• Drive continual improvement to the efficiency and flexibility of the systems while keeping a high bar for customer trust, performance, and availability.
• Provide technical direction to junior engineers on the team.
• Support legacy code as needed while building out the future state systems and solutions.

 

What we are looking for:

• BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 4-8 years of hands-on development experience using modern programming languages including NodeJS and Python
• Looking specifically for experience with designing & implementing both REST & event based services using AWS tool suite including Lambda functions, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM, etc.
• Experience implementing and supporting SaaS/Cloud software solutions including developing/supporting functionality to integrate with internal systems.
• Experience developing with AWS services: Lambdas, SQS, SNS, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, IAM, STS
• Experience working with both non-relational and multiple relational database platforms (RDS)
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven history of working in Agile development environment
• Experience with developing and deploying APIs (must have)
• Experience building infrastructure with Cloud Formation Templates (CFTs)

• A creative and analytical problem solver focused on translating complex business problems into architecturally sound technical solutions.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in lending or financial services domains
• AWS Solutions Architect or Developer Certification
• Experience with SCRUM, SAFE, and Test-Driven Development
• Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to understand requirements, discuss software product features, technical designs and product strategy.

 

Kapitus Total Rewards Package Includes: 

• Competitive Base Salary Range of $96,300-$154,400 CAD Kapitus is providing this as a good faith salary range to comply with applicable law. The applicant’s final salary will depend on a number of factors including the applicant’s geographic location, skills, and experience.
• Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 10% annually