Senior Software Developer

7shifts is a scheduling and payroll platform designed to help restaurant teams thrive. With an easy-to-use app and industry-specific solutions, 7shifts saves time, reduces errors, and helps keep costs in check for over 55,000 restaurants.
Our mission is to simplify team management and improve performance for restaurants, with a long-term vision of creating a thriving restaurant industry through the power of connected & engaged teams.

As a  Senior Software Developer  at 7shifts, you’ll join our Developer Experience squad, where the focus is on strengthening the backend and data foundations that power the product. You’ll help shape how our systems scale as usage and complexity grow, improving performance, reliability, and data integrity across core workflows used every day by over 1.5 million restaurant workers. You’ll report to an Engineering Manager and play a key role in shaping critical technical decisions across product, design, and engineering.

What you’ll do:

Design, build, and ship complex product features that depend on well‑modeled, reliable, and scalable data

Own work end to end, from problem definition and technical design through delivery, iteration, and long‑term support

Apply strong database and data modeling fundamentals when designing schemas, queries, and data flows that support correct product behavior

Translate product and business needs into thoughtful technical solutions, identifying tradeoffs and risks early

Improve performance, reliability, and data integrity by addressing root causes and reducing system complexity

Set and reinforce strong engineering practices through code reviews, testing, and consistent technical standards

Mentor other developers through feedback and technical guidance, helping the team make better decisions over time

Use modern tools, including AI, thoughtfully and responsibly to reduce friction and improve delivery

What you bring:

A degree or diploma in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience owning and supporting production software used by real customers, including making technical decisions and tradeoffs as data‑driven workflows grow in scale and complexity

Strong experience working with databases, data modeling, and data‑driven systems at scale

The ability to take ambiguous, complex problems and turn them into clear, maintainable solutions

Comfort working in large, evolving codebases and improving existing systems over time

Sound technical judgment when balancing speed, quality, performance, and long‑term maintainability

Clear communication and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional partners

Experience mentoring other developers or leading technical discussions within a team

It’d be even cooler if you had:

Experience scaling databases and data‑driven solutions, both from the application side, all the way through to supporting infrastructure

Compensation
The base compensation range for this position is CAD $130,000 to $180,000. This range reflects the full growth path for the role, from building core skills, to accomplished performance, through to role mastery. We typically target the accomplished level when hiring externally. At this level, individuals bring relevant experience in the role, demonstrate strong job‑related skills, operate with confidence and consistency, and are able to deliver impact with limited ramp‑up while still having meaningful opportunity to grow.

Compensation at 7shifts is performance and growth‑driven. As you develop your skills and expand your impact over time, your compensation grows with you. Your specific placement within this range is based on your job‑related skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as our internal equity assessment. We are always happy to discuss our approach throughout the hiring process.

Our commitment to our Shifties:

Opportunity:  Our product is evolving in exciting ways, and we’re focused on delivering even more value to restaurants. This momentum creates real opportunities to learn and grow. Whether you’re honing your craft or exploring new paths, you’ll be supported and empowered to own your growth and impact a…