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full-timeSenior Software Engineer, Backend
Brex · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Brex is a fintech company that provides corporate cards, banking services, spend management, bill pay and travel software to help businesses control expenses and operate more efficiently. As a Senior Software Engineer on the backend team in Vancouver, you will design and build scalable server‑side components that power these financial products, working with languages such as Java, Kotlin or Python and both SQL and NoSQL data stores. You will collaborate with product, sales and support engineers to translate customer needs into features, own the full lifecycle from data modeling and API design through deployment, monitoring and performance tuning, and ensure solutions meet high standards of reliability and observability. The role suits engineers with seven or more years of professional backend experience, strong problem‑solving skills, comfort dealing with ambiguous requirements, and a habit of measuring impact through metrics while communicating clearly across teams.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
Notes
Hybrid (3 days office, 4 weeks remote), 7+ years experience, $192k-$240k CAD salary
Experience required
7-7 years experienceAbout the Role Brex is an intelligent finance platform building scalable systems for corporate cards, banking, spend management and travel software. The role is based in Vancouver and focuses on backend product development. Responsibilities Collaborate with engineers across the company to build new features end‑to‑end. Work with Sales and Support to understand customer needs. Design and implement solutions to improve banking experiences. Own problems from UX and data models to scalability and operability. Tune and polish features to a high degree of excellence. Requirements 7+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and deploying full‑stack applications. Experience building scalable backend systems. Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases. Proficiency in backend languages such as Java, Kotlin, Python. Familiarity with software engineering development cycles and high standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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| Role | Senior Software Engineer, Backend |
|---|---|
| Company | Brex |
| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-16 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4About Brex
Brex is a finance software platform that provides integrated financial services and software to help businesses manage their operations. The company serves over 35,000 customers, including startups, mid-size companies, and enterprises, as well as ecommerce brands. Its platform offers a suite of tools designed to automate financial workflows, including corporate cards, expense management, bill pay, accounting automation, and banking and treasury services. By utilizing AI-powered controls and integrations, Brex aims to help organizations manage spending, automate manual tasks, and operate globally across more than 120 countries. The platform is designed to support companies through various stages of growth, from initial launch to scaling operations.
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