(Remote) Senior Software Backend Engineer â Financial and Billing Applications
(Remote) Senior Software Backend Engineer â Financial and Billing Applications
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Senior Software Engineer (Billing and Accounting)
Systems & Software - Remote
We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer with proven experience in billing accounting or financial transaction systems. If your background is primarily in frontend or general Java development this role will not be a fit.
Join Harris Systems & Software a pioneering force in the Utility CIS arena as a Senior Software Engineer. Our focus is on developing business applications that push technological this role you will engineer backend solutions primarily for billing systems designing new features and maintaining our industry-leading software package. Your contributions will propel our customers and the entire utility sector forward.
We are particularly interested in engineers who have robust experience in backend billing and accounting applications specifically within the utility industry. You will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field equipped with cutting-edge tools and technology.
Apply Instructions: A cover letter (including a description of finance / billing / accounting experience) must be submitted for consideration for this role. Please upload your cover letter and resume by following this guide: ( position is remote and open to candidates across Canada and the US. This role requires travel up to 10% to the USA. A valid passport or visa is required if you are travelling from Canada.
Salary range: 80K - 100K
What will be your impact
- Provide backend technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
- Lead design reviews and support Professional Services R&D and Support Departments with escalated technical issues.
- Work alongside QA to promote best practices ensuring high quality across the team.
- Manage and participate in code reviews providing critical feedback on backend designs and code.
- Identify and address potential risks that could affect project timelines.
- Implement accounting best practices in the design of backend billing and reporting applications.
- Support utilities in financial auditing processes.
What are we looking for
- B.S. in Computer Science Computer Information Systems Math Accounting or equivalent work experience.
- 5 years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend development.
- A strong grasp of mathematical concepts and a passion for problem-solving.
- Proficient in Unix/Linux environments.
- Experienced with Oracle and PL/SQL or MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
- Demonstrates excellent work ethic initiative and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Eager to learn and excel both independently and as part of a team.
What will help you stand out:
- Experience programming in COBOL.
- Deep expertise in backend development for billing and/or accounting applications.
- Fundamental knowledge of double-entry accounting especially including knowledge of how cash transactions can post to both sides of the ledger.
- Strong familiarity with the utility sector.
- Proven track record of working directly with clients.
What we offer:
The opportunity to work on challenging projects
3 weeks vacation and 5 personal days
Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs
Flexible work options
About Systems & Software:
Since 1973 it has been our unrelenting mission at Systems and Software to provide quality customer information system solutions to municipal and investor-owned utilities. To achieve that mission we fully understand the importance of a committed engaged group of developers implementers and support staff. Click here ( to learn more about Systems and Software!
About Harris:
#LI-remote
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
