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

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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 :

We know you might not check every box, and that’s okay. If you’re excited about this role, inspired to contribute to a meaningful product, and eager to share ideas that drive real change, we’d love to hear from you. We’re building an inclusive team that reflects the diverse industry we serve, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We thank you for your interest in joining the 7shifts team!

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