Software Engineer II

About Beanfield

We don’t just build networks, we build communities. From our roots in Liberty Village to our growing footprint across Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, Beanfield has spent 35+ years connecting people through a robust, independently owned fibre-optic network.

With 500+ employees and an entrepreneurial mindset, we move fast, think creatively, and stay connected to the people who make Beanfield what it is. If you thrive in a collaborative, high-impact environment where your work matters, you will feel right at home.

Our headquarters is located in Toronto’s super-hip Liberty Village, surrounded by great coffee, food, energy, and creativity - making it a great place to collaborate in person.

Our Values

We Are Challengers

We lead the way. We disrupt the industry by thinking differently, moving quickly, and taking ownership. We operate with a startup mentality and believe in building and investing in our own infrastructure, and our people.

We Are United

We operate as one team. Collaboration is core to how we work, and every idea matters. We believe strong partnerships and shared ownership lead to better outcomes.

We Care

We care deeply about our employees, partners, customers, and communities. We build trust through open communication, thoughtful decisions, and a relentless focus on our brand and customer experience.

The Role

We are seeking a senior Software Engineer to join our technology team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and enhancing backend systems, APIs, and data processing tools using Python and modern web frameworks. The Software Engineer will collaborate with product managers and other team members to deliver maintainable, scalable software that aligns with business objectives.

This role involves full autonomy in delivering significant features or small projects, requiring the ability to break down ambiguous problems into clear, manageable components. The Engineer will not only write high-quality Python code but also formally mentor junior team members and influence the technical direction of specific projects to ensure scalability and maintainability.

What You’ll Do

Software Development & Delivery

• Application Delivery: Take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of significant features or small projects, working with a high degree of independence.

• Core Engineering: Write clean, efficient, and scalable Python code (using Django, Flask, or FastAPI) to build backend systems and APIs.

Problem Solving: Address ambiguous problems by breaking them down into manageable components and solving moderately complex technical issues that lack routine solutions.

Technical Strategy & Design

• Strategic Influence: Make significant technical decisions that shape the design and architecture of specific projects, directly impacting future scalability, maintainability, and security.

• System Design: Design high-performance APIs and microservices architectures, selecting appropriate database technologies (SQL/NoSQL) and caching strategies.

Departmental Alignment: Ensure technical choices align with the key goals of the entire IT function and connect team contributions to broader departmental objectives.

Operational Excellence

• Process Improvement: Identify and suggest improvements to the team's immediate tools, workflows, and operational processes to increase efficiency.

• Agile Participation: Engage in agile processes, including sprint planning and stand-ups, to solve problems through iteration and collaboration.

Support: Join on-call rotation to provide occasional after-hours support for mission-critical applications.

What You Bring

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  5+ years of professional development experience, with specific proficiency in Python.

  
  
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  Hands-on experience with Python web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI).

  
  
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  Proficiency in database design (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and ORM tools.

  
  
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  Strong understanding of database design (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and query optimization

  
  
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  Experience with Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.

  
  
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  Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration.

  
  
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  Ability to write testable code and experience with testing frameworks.

  
  
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  Proven ability to be fully autonomous on project work and responsible for end-to-end delivery

  
  
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  Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.

  
  
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  Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct research as needed.

  
  
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What’s in it for you

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  A united, values-driven culture that genuinely cares about people, collaboration, and community.

  
  
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  Hybrid work model - 3 days a week in the office

  
  
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  A comprehensive total rewards package, including Traditional Spending Account (TSA) and Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) coverage to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

  
  
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  An additional five (5) personal care days, giving you extra flexibility to recharge, reset, or take care of what matters most.

  
  
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At Beanfield, we’re proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

We believe that diverse teams make stronger teams. No matter your background, experience, or life story, if you meet the requirements for this role, we want to hear from you. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other protected status.

Beanfield provides reasonable accommodations at all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you need support during your application or interview, please reach out to us at recruitment@beanfield.com, we are happy to help.

Please note:

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. The salary range indicated includes a Short Term Incentive Plan (“STIP”) which represents a percentage of your Base Salary based on the achievement of individual and corporate objectives; The STIP payment is calculated based on a formula that takes into account several factors, including, without limitation, corporate and individual performance measures. The STIP payment is conditional upon meeting all of the STIP’s eligibility requirements.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada, as we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Also, all official communication regarding recruitment and hiring at Beanfield will come exclusively from email addresses ending in @beanfield.com. We urge candidates to be cautious of any unsolicited messages or offers and to remain vigilant against phishing attempts.