We are searching for a Staff Engineer that can play a critical role in designing, developing and delivering scalable and efficient software solutions. Serving as a technical leader you’ll help mentor your team members, collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide architectural decisions, setting technical standards and ensuring high code quality across projects. Your depth of experience will enable you to lead on complex projects, drive innovation, champion best practices to enhance product development and deliver real value for the business and our growing customer base internationally.
For this role we will need someone that has a strong mix of hands‑on technical work and strategic thinking. Sokin is a next-generation B2B financial services provider, enabling businesses to make and receive global payments with greater speed, lower cost, and total transparency. Treasury management Finance reconciliations We are rapidly expanding, with established presence in EMEA, APAC, and North America, backed by a strong global infrastructure and industry‑leading partners, we are redefining how businesses move money worldwide.
Our clients span industries from sports and entertainment to logistics and travel, and our community is growing rapidly. As we continue to expand, we’re building a team of exceptional people who share our ambition to transform the future of global payments.
Technical Leadership
Design, build, and maintain highly scalable and reliable systems, ensuring they align with company goals and technical standards. Define, communicate, and enforce coding standards, design principles, and development methodologies across teams. Drive architectural decisions and work closely with stakeholders to align on technical strategies and roadmaps.
Project Ownership
Lead complex projects from conception through delivery, coordinating with engineering, product, and design teams. Identify technical challenges, propose solutions, and proactively mitigate risks to ensure timely delivery. Own end‑to‑end performance, security, and reliability of systems and applications. Provide constructive feedback during code reviews, helping to improve the overall quality of the codebase.
Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement best practices, tools, and processes to increase team efficiency, code quality, and system performance. Conduct root cause analysis of issues and drive long‑term improvements. Act as a bridge between engineering teams and other departments, communicating complex technical concepts in an accessible manner.
Participate in technical discussions with senior leadership and contribute to strategic decision‑making. 10+ years of software development experience, with a strong background in large‑scale systems and application architecture. ~ Proven experience in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript - our stack is based on Python, Flask, Fast API, AWS, Angular etc. ~ Deep understanding of software design patterns, architecture, and best practices. ~ Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and automation. ~ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. ~ Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to a non‑technical audience. Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks and data engineering best practices. As a growing global startup with bases across multiple countries, we were established on and continue to promote an agile, versatile working culture.
📌 Engineering Assistant I (Toronto)
🏢 Sokin
📍 Toronto