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Senior Software Engineer

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 2, 2026
1 position

US$100,000–US$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 30, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead the development and maintenance of platform software modules, translating business and product requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions. Contribute to architecture and design, review code, build tests, improve web service and ETL performance and reliability, and drive technical and process improvements.

Job details

About Supernova Technology Founded in 2014, we offer the industry’s first and only cloud-based, fully-customizable, end-to-end software solution to automate securities-based lending from origination through the life of the loan. By combining thought leadership in suitability and risk management with industry-leading education and the latest technology, Supernova enables advisors to deliver holistic, goals-based advice and to help their clients achieve financial wellness. We partner with the industry’s largest banks, most prominent insurance companies and leading online brokerages to democratize access to securities-based lending and better the entire financial ecosystem. Why Join Supernova At Supernova Technology, we believe that the best results come from a team that is passionate, driven, and supported in all aspects of their professional lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented and innovative individuals who are committed to driving the future of securities-based lending technology. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and growth, where each person’s contributions make a real impact. About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in defining the architecture and technical vision for Supernova’s cloud-based Security-Based Lending (SBL) SaaS platform. You will be responsible for designing scalable, high-performing, and secure systems that support our business services and APIs. We are looking for a technical leader who is passionate about software design, architecture, and emerging technologies, with a proven track record of building and evolving complex software systems. This role will work closely with engineering teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure the platform’s architecture supports the company’s growth and long-term objectives. This is a strategic and hands-on role that will directly influence Supernova’s technical roadmap, guiding the development of robust, scalable, and secure solutions. The Senior Software Engineer will be instrumental in driving innovation and excellence across our technology stack. Responsibilities Lead the effort in the development, and maintenance of our platform software modules. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize requirements and translate them into actionable technical tasks. Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions that adhere to best practices and meet business requirements. Review code, providing constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and guidelines. Participate in architecture and design discussions, contributing to the overall technical vision and direction of theteam. Build and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. Continuously improve the performance, reliability, and security of our web services and ETLjobs. Address technical debt, refactor code as necessary, and drive improvements in the team's software development processes and practices. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in ETL job and API development, and share knowledge and insights with the team. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus At least 5 years of software development experience with a focus on backend development, either in ETL job design and development, or Web Service API development. Either expertise in Java and Spring Boot, or comparable expertise in Python and Pandas for backend development. Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda development in Python is a plus. Experience in Java or Python library is a plus. Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining unit tests and integration tests Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of micro-services, event-driven architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred. Strong analytical, detail-oriented problem-solving abilities and excellent communication, capable of both independent work and effective collaboration in a team environment. Our Employee Benefits At Supernova Technology, we provide a robust benefits package to support the health and well-being of our employees. Our offerings include: Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO policies. Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 per year Note: Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant qualifications, skills and experience, and the location where this position may be filled.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and at least five years of software development experience focused on backend development, ETL, or web service APIs. Candidates should have expertise in Java and Spring Boot or Python and Pandas, along with testing, version control, and CI/CD experience; knowledge of microservices, event-driven architecture, and containerization is preferred.