Senior Software Developer, People Intelligence

Wealthsimple

. Lead technical projects from design through launch and iteration for performance cycles, compensation planning, talent reviews, total rewards statements, and self-service tools .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$151,200 - CA$189,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack software development, particularly in building web applications and integrating with HRIS systems like Workday and Ashby. Capable of designing scalable architectures while ensuring data security and compliance in regulated environments.

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Full-Stack Software DevelopmentRuby, Python, TypeScript, KotlinReact Frontend FrameworkSystem Design for Sensitive DataIntegration with HRIS Systems

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentWeb Application DevelopmentRubyPythonTypeScriptKotlinReactSystem DesignData SecurityInternal Tools Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationSelf-Directed ApproachCuriosityOwnership of OutcomesMentorship

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayAshbyLeverShareworksOkta

Industry Keywords

Performance CyclesCompensation PlanningTalent ReviewsTotal RewardsPrivacy-Sensitive Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

KotlinPythonReactRubyTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical projects from design through launch and iteration for performance cycles, compensation planning, talent reviews, total rewards statements, and self-service tools
Design scalable architectures integrating Workday, Ashby, internal systems, and the people data platform
Build security into products, including role and reporting-line access, protection of compensation and performance data, and audit trails
Partner with Total Rewards, HR business partners, Talent Management, and People Operations to turn people programs into usable products
Use AI-assisted workflows to accelerate design, development, and testing
Raise engineering standards through design reviews, code reviews, documentation, and mentorship
Own products and outcomes after launch, iterating based on real-user feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software development experience
Full-stack experience building web applications
Depth in at least one of Ruby, Python, TypeScript, or Kotlin
Experience with a modern frontend framework such as React
Experience designing systems handling sensitive data, including authentication, fine-grained authorization, and auditability
Experience building internal tools and production systems
Experience taking a product from 0 to 1 and making architectural decisions with incomplete information
Experience integrating with an HRIS such as Workday and related systems such as Ashby, Lever, Shareworks, or Okta
Familiarity with people programs, including review and calibration cycles, compensation bands and merit planning, and job architecture
Experience in a regulated or privacy-sensitive environment
Clear communication with non-technical partners and product judgment to simplify complex processes
Self-directed approach, curiosity, privacy awareness, ownership of outcomes, and ability to improve others through pairing, reviews, and writing
Legally eligible to work in Canada

Benefits

Comp & perks

Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business
20 vacation days per year
4 wellness days per year
Unlimited sick and mental health days per year*
Work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year*
Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS
Equity compensation for permanent employees
AI Notetaker interview recording and transcription, with opt-out available without impact on candidacy