Software Engineer (Flexible/Remote) (Halifax Regional Municipality)

Software Engineer (Flexible/Remote) (Halifax Regional Municipality)

23 Oct
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SpryPoint Services
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Halifax Regional Municipality

23 Oct

SpryPoint Services

Halifax Regional Municipality

SpryPoint is modernizing how utilities serve their communities. As a high-growth software company, we're shaking up the status quo in the utility industry with the first and only truly cloud-native customer service and operations platform purpose-built for modern utilities.

Founded by industry veterans in 2011, we've grown from a profitable startup to a rapidly scaling company of 300+ employees serving 100+ utility clients across North America and the Caribbean. Our mission is straightforward: utility leaders should expect more from their technology providers.

Utilities face urgent demand to replace inefficient legacy systems while managing increasing operational complexity, and evolving customer expectations. With more than a decade of experience, and a track record of successful implementations spanning water, electric, and gas utilities, SpryPoint has built a reputation as a trusted and mission-critical partner to utilities across North America.

We deliver comprehensive solutions including SpryCIS, SpryEngage, SpryMobile, and SpryWallet that modernize the entire meter-to-cash process. Our "updates, not upgrades" approach, user-centric design, and unwavering focus on customer success.

Join our award-winning team in transforming an essential industry that powers communities across the Americas.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll play a key role in building and integrating web applications, services, and tools that real people use. Working as a full-stack developer, you'll engage with our core technologies, including Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, relational databases, and SQL. You'll also use AI tools such as Claude Code to focus your effort where it matters most and raise the quality of what you ship.

You’ll be part of a growing development team, contributing to the design, building, testing, and deployment of enterprise-level applications. These solutions will serve clients across North America, and you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with various teams to deliver impactful, high-quality software.

Use agentic AI tools such as Claude Code across the full lifecycle, from design through building, testing, and deployment, applying your engineering knowledge to give the tools context and validate their output.

Actively participate in Agile ceremonies,



contributing valuable insights during planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Collaborate with team members to solve technical challenges and improve the development process.

Build and deploy web applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and user satisfaction.

Contribute to testing, using AI to automate it where it adds value, to help deliver high-quality solutions.

Stay current with new technologies, including AI tools, and adapt to new ways of working to improve quality and effectiveness.

Conduct code reviews, including reviewing and validating code produced with AI tools, and incorporate feedback.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in development and production.

Document technical designs and best practices.

Engage in professional development, including training and workshops.

Suggest process improvements to enhance team efficiency.

3+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on Java backend web applications.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Java, with experience writing clean, maintainable, and testable code following industry best practices.
- Solid understanding of relational databases and proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and querying.
- Experience with web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, and CSS for developing user interfaces and interactive applications.
- Familiarity with modern development and deployment methodologies, including AWS services and cloud computing concepts.
- Ability to develop clean, efficient code and address complex technical problems with a solution-focused mindset, including the judgement to review and validate code produced with AI tools.
- General AI literacy is a plus, including familiarity with AI terminology and core concepts such as large language models, prompting, providing context, and the limitations of AI output.




- Experience with AI coding tools such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot is a plus but not required. Training will be provided.

Stage 1: 30-minute Recruiter Interview

Stage 2: 30‑minutes Hiring Manager Interview with Maryam Vahedi, Software Engineering Manager

This is a great opportunity to discuss your career goals and high‑level technical experience, and to learn how we can support your growth and aspirations.

Stage 3: Take Home Skills Assessment

We’re flexible! You can set the deadline that works best for you to complete the take‑home coding assessment. We use TestDome, and the test needs to be done in one sitting. It includes live coding and multiple‑choice questions, focusing on Java and JavaScript. Stage 4: 1‑hour Technical Interview

If the assessment goes well, you'll move on to the technical interview. You'll get to meet our Software Engineering Manager (Maryam or Andrew) and a Team Lead. This is a great opportunity to show off your technical skills. Stage 5: 45‑minute Final Interview with Jason, Director of Software Development

This is your chance to discuss your career goals and learn how we can support your growth and aspirations.

Stage 6: References/Offer

Work your way -Remote‑first environment, flexible working hours across North America, and hub offices in Charlottetown & Atlanta

Total Wellness - Health, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

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Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, veteran or marital status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.

To help us verify candidate authenticity and streamline our screening process, we strongly encourage candidates to include a link to their LinkedIn profile and verify it with their current work email address. While not required, this helps us confirm your professional background and accelerates our review process. Candidates with verified LinkedIn profiles typically receive faster responses and priority consideration during our screening process.

📌 Software Engineer (Flexible/Remote) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 SpryPoint Services
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality

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