Senior Backend Developer

Job Description

Our Billing & Payments team builds and maintains the critical infrastructure that powers our company’s financial operations. We’re a collaborative group passionate about creating secure, scalable solutions that protect our customers’ sensitive data. Our team values mentorship, knowledge sharing, and creating an environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better solutions and are committed to building an inclusive team that represents the customers we serve.
This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.
What we’re looking for

You have 5+ years of experience in software development
Strong expertise in Go, including a track record of helping others develop their Go skills
You have a passion for and strong experience in software development best practices, coding standards, and design patterns
You’re energized by solving complex problems with a demonstrated ability to tackle complex problems and propose effective and innovative solutions
Experience with asynchronous service-to-service communication and message queues
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to plan and scope technical projects
You have proven experience in implementing testing methodologies and debugging techniques to ensure high-quality code
You learn continuously, share knowledge, and mentor developers across your team through pair programming, giving feedback to junior developers and peers on technical designs, merge requests, and other areas.

What you can expect

Lead the development, testing and debugging of production software systems for new and existing product features. Ensure their successful delivery and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and/or stakeholders to get a deep understanding of product requirements and align technical decisions with project goals and user requirements
Mentor junior team members by providing technical guidance, sharing best practices, leading training sessions, being a go-to for your team’s area of expertise, and empowering them to work more independently over time while providing support and guidance along the way
Lead discussions to ensure that technical requirements are clearly communicated and understood.  Proactively identify potential technical challenges and propose scalable solutions
Drive technical design, specifications, and implementation of improvements to the performance, accessibility, reliability, and scalability of our technologies
Solve complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
Stay informed about the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in development, and advocate for their integration when relevant.
Build new test infrastructures to help other developers build comprehensive tests more effectively and efficiently
Set an example in code reviews by evaluating code quality, architectural alignment, performance, security, and adherence to best practices. Provide feedback, explain reasoning, and help team members understand and improve their code.
Generate and review documentation on code processes to ensure scalability
Be available for on-call rotational work to ensure uninterrupted support and resolve emergencies

Bonus points for

AWS cloud platform experience
Experience with technologies like Redis, Kafka, and Kubernetes
Experience transitioning from monolithic to service-oriented architectures
Background in financial systems or payment processing
Experience with on-call rotations and emergency response

USA-based roles only: The Annual base salary for this role is between $153,000 USD and $207,000 USD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.
Canada-based roles only: The Annual base salary for this role is between $140,000 CAD and $190,000 CAD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.
At 1Password, we approach each individual’s compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.
We believe in the power of remote work, but we also recognize that in-person connection is sometimes important to help us achieve our mission. While we are a remote-first company, occasional travel for in-person engagement will be a part of this role. Frequency will depend on role and responsibilities, and may include, but is not limited to, annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events. These events will typically be held in varying locations across Canada and the US.
What we offer
We believe in working hard, and resting hard. We’re always looking for new ways to support our team members, but here’s a glance at what we currently offer:
Health and wellbeing
> Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
> Wellness spending account
> Generous PTO policy
> Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
> Wellness Coach membership
> Comprehensive health coverage
 Growth and future 
> Employee stock option program for all full-time employees
> Retirement matching program
> Training budget, 1Password University access, and learning sessions
> Free 1Password account (and friends and family discount!)
Flexibility and community
> Paid volunteer days
> Employee-led DEIB programs and ERGs and ECGs
> Fully remote environment
> Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
You belong here.
1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.
Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at nextbit@agilebits.com and we’ll work to meet your needs.
Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we’re experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you’ve got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law.