Principal Software Engineer
Forward Financing · Remote · Remote - Ontario, Canada ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Principal level role
- Ruby on Rails required
- Remote-first culture
- Salary up to 250k CAD
- Fintech industry
Join Forward Financing as a Principal Software Engineer to drive the technical roadmap for a platform empowering small businesses. You will serve as the primary architect for core systems, ensuring scalability and reliability while leveraging data for AI initiatives.
This position requires a seasoned technical leader to set direction, improve code quality, and guide cross-functional initiatives. You will champion best practices and mentor engineers to foster a culture of ownership and continuous learning.
What you'll do
- Design and lead implementation of scalable, reliable core platform systems
- Set technical direction and raise standards for code quality and design
- Lead complex cross-team initiatives requiring technical alignment
- Promote architectural integrity and resolve technical debt across teams
- Mentor engineers to improve team quality and efficiency
- Maintain resilient systems and promptly address incidents
What you'll need
- 10+ years experience in technical leadership and mentorship
- Deep expertise in distributed backend systems and scalable architectures
- Proficiency in Ruby on Rails is required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with front-end architecture or full-stack perspective
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or relevant experience
Stack
- Ruby on Rails
How you'll work
- Remote-first company with flexible hours
- Employees can work from home, office, or hybrid
- Office locations available for collaboration
What you get
- Annual targeted bonus of 15%
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible time-off policy
- Paid parental leave
- RRSP match and wellness reimbursement
- Annual professional development budget