What the job involves

• We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Data Services team, responsible for building the microservices that power Canoe’s industry-leading Alts Data Platform
• This team owns the core backend services that ingest, process, and serve data across Canoe products, and will play a critical role in the platform’s continued growth and evolution
• You will play a key role in designing and building scalable, reliable, and maintainable services
• This role is hands-on and execution-focused, with meaningful ownership over service design, implementation, and production operations
• You will help shape how Canoe builds and operates backend systems, and contribute directly to the team’s technical direction over time
• Design, build, and maintain backend microservices primarily using Python
• Build synchronous REST APIs (primarily with FastAPI) and background job processing systems that support event-driven architectures
• Develop services that run in AWS, including Lambda-based workloads and supporting infrastructure
• Design and work with relational data models backed by PostgreSQL, and object storage using S3
• Collaborate closely with Data Engineering and AI / ML Engineers to integrate data pipelines, automation, and intelligence into Canoe systems
• Participate in cross-functional teams as the backend engineering representative
• Build observable systems and be an organization leader in operational excellence
• Take ownership of services end-to-end, including production support and ongoing improvements

Benefits

• Health Insurance: From medical dental, and vision to FSAs, HSAs, and more - we've got you covered
• Benefits Stipend: Canoe offers a £6,000 stipend for employees to enroll in their own private benefits.
• Flexible PTO: Recharge with flexible PTO and paid holidays!
• In-Person Events: We host regular happy hours and company outings in NYC, London, and Jacksonville. Going to be remote? We also bring our teams together from around the world as we're able.
• Hybrid and Remote Work: Most roles at Canoe offer either a Hybrid or a Fully Remote schedule. Find the flexibility you are looking for here.
• Remote Office Stipend: Need to level up your personal workspace? We offer $750 for any office equipment you purchase (monitors, desk, chair, etc.).
• Professional Development: Continue to learn and grow, utilizing $1,000 in education reimbursement available annually to each employee. We also offer a robust Learning Management platform and host regular Lunch & Learns.
• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to all new parents following 6 months of employment.
• Wellness/WiFi: We reimburse employees up to $100 per month to help cover gym memberships and internet.