[Hiring] Staff Engineer @EverCommerce

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Staff Engineer to lead the evolution of our backend systems and drive improvements to our core services. This role is critical in optimizing our existing stack and building a scalable, unified invoicing solution for both existing and new customers. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in developing and maintaining highly scalable Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA), microservices, database optimization and distributed systems while driving engineering excellence across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect & Optimize Scalable Services
  • Design, build, and enhance microservices to support long-term scalability.
  • Drive cross-platform integrations within EverPro ecosystem to enable a seamless invoicing experience.
  • Optimize performance and reliability of core services through refactoring, improvements, or re-architecture when necessary.
• Distributed Systems & Cloud Infrastructure
  • Apply distributed systems principles, including traceability, logging, security and distributed design patterns to improve system observability and resilience.
  • Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of backend services through cloud-based architecture and best practices.
• Database Performance & Scalability
  • Experience optimizing NoSQL/document databases (MongoDB) to improve query performance and ensure data integrity at scale.
  • Lead efforts to scale data storage solutions, balancing efficiency and cost.
• Raise the Engineering Bar
  • Act as a technical leader and mentor, setting best practices and driving engineering excellence.
  • Introduce and advocate for modern development patterns, enhancing code quality, security, and maintainability.
• Collaborate Across Teams
  • Work closely with product and engineering leadership to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Influence technical strategy and shape what we build by participating early in product and architectural discussions.
  • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and navigate ambiguity with data-driven, proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions as a software engineer.
• 1-2 years of experience working as a Staff Engineer or in an equivalent role.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing scalable microservices using Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript. Proficiency in UI frameworks like React.js and Tailwind CSS.
• Familiarity with building APIs consumed by mobile and web applications.
• Extensive expertise in database modeling and caching technologies, across both relational and document stores (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc).
• Proven track record of designing and building high-performance, scalable RESTful APIs that support critical mobile app functionalities while implementing distributed system principles for reliability, security, and efficiency at scale.
• Experienced in quickly assessing existing architectures and driving optimizations that enhance both technical performance and business KPIs.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Passionate about maintaining code quality through automated testing, CI/CD processes, and comprehensive code reviews.

Benefits

• Flexibility to work where/how you want within your country of employment – in-office, remote, or hybrid.
• Robust wellness benefits, including an annual wellness stipend.
• Flexible and generous (FTO) time-off.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% company match.

Compensation

EverCommerce is committed to equal pay and transparency. The annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $190,000 CAD Per Year. Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline and combines all distinct labor markets in the US. EverCommerce considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, candidate’s work location, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.

EverCommerce is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We look forward to reviewing your credentials and getting to know more about your experience!