Senior Database Developer.

Remote (Canada)

Full-time

Job Description

goPeer is a financial wellness company and Canada’s first regulated consumer peer-to-peer lender, connecting borrowers and investors through an online marketplace. goPeer replaces banks and traditional financial institutions to provide better rates to borrowers while creating a new investment opportunity available to all Canadians.

We have recently launched with significant traction and are on course to rank among the fastest growing FinTech start-ups in Canada. To support our growth, we are actively recruiting for the position of Senior Database Developer, with focus on PL/pgSQL programming, database architecture, data modelling and query optimization.

Candidates must have a genuine passion for technology and socially responsible innovation, a drive to overcome barriers, and with the curiosity to never stop learning. We are passionate about bringing financial innovation to Canada, overcoming barriers, and focussing on the financial health of everyday Canadians. At goPeer we challenge ourselves to think differently, and welcome all to share in our vision and become a part of what we’re building.

Responsibilities

Function/stored procedure and trigger development using PL/pgSQL
Future proof database architecture, data modelling and schema design
Performance optimization, query analysis and tuning
Coordinate and work closely with the existing full stack and back end development team
Provide recommendations for the optimization and enhancement of processes and systems
Advocate for the use of best practices in development and test-driven methodologies
Ensure that compliance, security, and privacy remain at the forefront of all decisions
Maintain technical documentation and assist in the preparation of end-user documentation
Maintain focus on project timeline and deliverables to ensure adequate focus on priorities, and to tackle obstacles or correct course in a timely manner
Work with stakeholders and customers to resolve deficiencies and process feedback
Bring a positive attitude to the team to fuel momentum and a healthy environmen

Skills and Qualifications

We focus on strengths – the following are not requirements, but guidelines for a better fit.

University degree or College diploma in Computer Science, or comparable experience
4+ years of relevant database development experience, preferably using PostgreSQL, and bonus if in a related industry
Curiosity with a strong desire to learn and innovate, anticipate trends, and build futureproof systems
Able to work collaboratively with a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities while balancing objectives and overcoming distractions
Good working knowledge of agile methodologies and the application development lifecycledeliverables to ensure adequate focus on priorities, and to tackle obstacles or correct course in a timely manner

Preferred Technologies

We focus on strengths – the following are not requirements, but guidelines for a better fit.

Proficient in current development standards and methodologies
Strong development skills with experience preferably using PL/pgSQL
Knowledge of Web Services/JSON/XML/ REST/API/Serverless
Experience with Business Intelligence tools (PowerBI, Tableau)
Code management and version-control systems, preferred experience using Git
Cloud infrastructure, preferably Amazon AWS and RDS
Project planning and collaboration tools, including the Atlassian stack

To learn more or apply please e-mail [email protected]; applications should include your CV and a cover letter detailing why you are a fit, with examples of relevant experience. Additionally, please share any related hobby or community projects in which you have contributed.

Senior Database Developer.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Skills and Qualifications

Preferred Technologies

Calgary (Head Office)

Toronto