Senior Software Engineer in Canada (# 3162)

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About Us

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.

The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

About The Team

Our Technology teams work collaboratively from different locations across the world on multiple eCommerce sites, mobile applications, and automated online auctions. We encourage and celebrate technical innovation and work with some of the industry’s leading technologies and tools.

Every day your work will make a difference in the way we run our business and the in the way customers interact with us.

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Engineer

Location: Remote

About Us: Our culture is characterized by collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to continuous learning, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives lead to groundbreaking solutions. Team members are empowered to share ideas and experiment across teams in all aspects of the business, fostering innovation and creativity. Leading-edge technologies and inclusive practices drive both individual and collective growth as we modernize and grow our technical capabilities1.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer responsible for leading technical execution within Product Engineering teams. This role requires implementation of product capabilities with a strong focus on API-driven services and event-driven architecture. Collaborating closely with Product Management and Product Engineering to deliver customer and product-centric capabilities while leveraging lean development practices. You’ll bring a proactive attitude about risk, working to identify and resolve performance and scalability issues. Staff Engineers cultivate a healthy and respectful environment with a passion for driving innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of services, APIs, and integrations, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
Ensure code quality and implement strategies to safely and reliably make changes to production systems frequently.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Mentor and support the growth of junior and intermediate engineers through knowledge sharing, pairing, technical guidance, and feedback.
Partner with Engineering Managers to evaluate team performance, provide input for annual reviews, and participate in hiring initiatives.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing innovative solutions to the team.
Collaborate with other Staff and Sr. Staff Engineers to create a community of practice and an overall organizational technical strategy for business success.
Influence and publish within the organization and the industry to effect positive change in business value and tech strategy within RB Global, along with advancing the craft of software development worldwide.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field9.
10+ years of experience in software development with hands-on experience in backend development with Java10.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go11.
Expertise in Spring Framework (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security) and building RESTful APIs12.
Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems13.
Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)14.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)15.
Familiarity with frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) for collaboration with full-stack teams16.
Experience with modern Lean Software development, pair programming, TDD, and Trunk Based Development17.
Good awareness of CI and CD approaches and tools18.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making19.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment20.
A deep customer and product focus, with a passion for delivering high-quality solutions21.

Why Join Us:

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and drive innovation in cloud engineering22.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives23.
Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities24.
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities25.
This is your opportunity to work with an engineering-driven organization innovating and delivering at a scale well beyond other players in our industry26.
We value innovation, consistent delivery, quality deliverables, and finding joy in our work while crushing our competition27.

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Job Attributes

Job ID

3162

Workplace

Remote

Salary Range

81580.0 - 122470.0

Location

Canada

Type

Full time