About brighthush
brighthush is a trailblazer in the embedded finance space, redefining how businesses issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. With a mission to democratize financial access, brighthush empowers brands—from fintech startups to global e‑commerce leaders—to deliver seamless, secure, and highly customizable payment experiences. Our platform is the backbone behind some of the most recognizable names in the new economy, and we’re looking for visionary engineers who want to shape the future of money.
Why Join brighthush?
At brighthush, you’ll work in a culture that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We champion a “Flexible First” mindset, giving you the autonomy to choose where and how you work while staying connected to a vibrant, cross‑functional team. Whether you’re a seasoned architect or a passionate coder, you’ll find opportunities to own end‑to‑end projects, mentor peers, and influence product strategy at a scale that matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Build: Architect and develop intuitive, high‑performance user interfaces and robust backend services that power brighthush’s customer and cardholder experiences.
- Own Projects: Define clear milestones, estimate effort, and deliver on quarterly objectives. Serve as a technical lead on medium‑sized initiatives, guiding architecture decisions and code quality.
- Customer‑Centric Development: Translate product stakeholder input into technical solutions that deliver tangible value quickly, always keeping the end‑user in mind.
- Mentor & Coach: Elevate the skill set of junior engineers by sharing best practices, reviewing code, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Write Clean Code: Produce production‑ready code that is clear, maintainable, and scalable, with minimal bugs and a focus on reusability.
- Innovate: Identify gaps in the current stack, challenge the status quo, and propose forward‑thinking solutions that push the platform’s capabilities.
- Design Leadership: Lead design discussions for medium‑sized components and contribute to larger architectural decisions.
- On‑Call Participation: Join the on‑call rotation to ensure high availability and rapid incident response.
Essential Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience, or 3+ years with a Master’s degree, or 8+ years with a PhD. Equivalent experience without a degree is also considered.
- 2+ years of backend development in an object‑oriented language.
- Deep knowledge of OAuth 2.0, JWTs, and session management.
- Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Kubernetes on AWS.
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Strong background in JavaScript and Node.js.
- Hands‑on experience designing scalable microservices on cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure or GCP also acceptable).
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
- Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—enabling effective cross‑functional collaboration.
- Familiarity with modern engineering practices: CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Agile (Scrum), and automated testing.
- Ability to articulate trade‑offs and make informed decisions that balance technical debt with product needs.
- Proactive in uncovering technical blind spots and clarifying ambiguity with stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Domain experience in payments or fintech.
- Experience with modern front‑end frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue.js, or Next.js.
- Knowledge of highly‑available distributed systems, including sharding, replication, load balancing, and caching strategies.
Core Skills & Competencies
- Architectural Design & System Thinking
- Full‑Stack Development (Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, JavaScript)
- Cloud‑Native Engineering (Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD)
- API Design & Integration
- Security & Authentication (OAuth 2.0, JWT)
- Performance Optimization & Scalability
- Mentorship & Team Leadership
- Agile Project Management
- Effective Stakeholder Communication
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
At brighthush, your professional development is a priority. You’ll have access to:
- Annual development stipends for courses, certifications, and conferences.
- Regular knowledge‑sharing sessions, tech talks, and hackathons.
- Clear career tracks—Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, and beyond.
- Mentorship from senior leaders and peers across the organization.
- Opportunities to influence product strategy and roadmap at a company‑wide level.
Work Environment & Culture
brighthush values diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative spirit. Our “Flexible First” approach means you can work remotely from anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area or other Canadian regions. We foster a culture of psychological safety, where ideas are challenged respectfully and innovation is rewarded. Our teams are cross‑functional, bringing together product, design, engineering, and operations to deliver world‑class experiences.
Compensation & Benefits
While specific figures may vary based on experience and location, brighthush offers a competitive base salary range of CAD 116,000 – 145,000 per year. In addition to base pay, we provide:
- Annual performance bonuses tied to individual and company success.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Flexible vacation policy with floating holidays.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Equity options in a publicly‑traded company.
- Monthly stipend to support remote work infrastructure.
- Generous parental leave and family‑support benefits.
- Access to wellness programs and mental‑health resources.
Our Values
- Customer‑First: We deeply understand our customers’ businesses and deliver solutions that drive their success.
- Integrity & Responsibility: We pursue responsible innovation, ensuring high‑quality outcomes that our customers can trust.
- Simplicity & Innovation: We tackle challenges with curiosity, taking smart risks to find better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary results.
- Team Collaboration: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of humility.
- Impact & Agility: We move with focus and urgency, delivering results that matter.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
brighthush is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.
Accessibility & Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please complete the accommodation request form. We are dedicated to ensuring a fair and supportive experience for all candidates.
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