Sr. Software Engineer

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Synopsis of the role

We are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to work with new cloud technologies on a Data Analytics and validation platform that will be processing data from all major companies in Canada. You’ll be working with a team to develop new solutions and enhancements in order to process large volumes of financial data that will be used to deliver several products to our clients. You will be working with many cloud based technologies and that will require highly variable problem solving.

What you’ll do

• Architect and oversee the deployment of scalable AI-driven applications, ensuring robust backend logic, stringent security protocols, and operational excellence.

• Leverage advanced agentic coding methodologies to engineer AI-augmented features and perform automated, Large Language Model (LLM)-based refactoring of legacy systems.

• Contribute to strategic technology roadmap initiatives by translating complex business requirements into autonomous, functional technical solutions.

• Execute high-quality code development, debugging, and troubleshooting using open-source AI technologies to maintain a high-performance Data Analytics platform.

• Utilize cloud-native technologies to design and implement resilient enterprise solutions.

• Elicit, analyze, and refine technical requirements through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Proactively identify and remediate system impediments while managing priority-based delivery.

• Conduct rigorous system validation and provide sustained lifecycle support for core applications.

• Analyze and resolve complex performance bottlenecks to optimize system efficiency.

• Produce comprehensive technical documentation to facilitate seamless knowledge transfer and collaborative development.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to integrate proprietary systems with broader enterprise architectures.

• Triage and resolve critical product issues by performing root-cause analysis and assessing service quality impact.

• Engineer and manage high-concurrency applications across the entire software development lifecycle.

• Implement modern software engineering paradigms, including serverless computing, microservices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Engage in technical roadmap planning and architectural reviews within a globally distributed engineering environment.

• Research and develop innovative software applications to enhance Equifax solutions while managing individual project deliverables.

• Address data scalability challenges and participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning and Retrospectives.

What experience you need  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 5+ years experience working in Java and Python

• Experience working with Agentic Frameworks.  (e.g., ADK, LangChain, LangGraph).

• 5+ years experience of working with APIs. Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs (assistants interacting with software).

• GenAI Fundamentals: Understanding of how LLMs work, including Context Engineering.

• 5+ years with SQL and postgreSQL

• 5+ years experience with software build management tools like Maven or Gradle and backend technologies such as JAVA/J2EE, SpringBoot and Microservices

• 5+ years experience with software testing, performance, and quality engineering techniques and strategies

• 3+ years experience with Cloud technology: Google Cloud Platform

• Source code control management systems (e.g. Github copilot, Gemini CLI) 

What could set you apart

• AI Evaluation: Experience building automated test suites and AI assisted code refactoring

• Systems Thinking: Understanding how non-deterministic AI components fit into deterministic software systems.

• Self-starter that identifies/responds to priority shifts with minimal supervision

• Professional certification in Cloud or AI/ML technologies is highly desirable.Experience designing and developing  big data processing solutions using Dataflow/Apache Beam, Bigtable, BigQuery, PubSub, GCS, Composer/Airflow, and others

• UI development (e.g. HTML, JavaScript, Angular and Bootstrap)

• Experience with backend technologies such as JAVA/J2EE, SpringBoot, SOA and Microservices 

This is an existing position

This role has a base salary range of $104,120 - $136,658 The final salary selected from this range is dependent on the location of the role as well as the experiences & capabilities of the candidate selected. We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference! At Equifax, we value and celebrate diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every member of our team feels respected, supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process. For a confidential request, please contact your recruiter or email us at [email protected] to make arrangements. If you have any questions regarding accessibility at Equifax, you can also contact us at this same email address, [email protected].

Who is Equifax? 

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. ​​​​​​​ 

We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best. 

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.