As a Software Engineer II, you'll build and integrate web applications and services, participate in Agile ceremonies, and support junior developers.
The Company
SpryPoint is revolutionizing how utilities serve their communities. As a high-growth software company, we're shaking up the status quo in the utility industry with the first and only cloud-native platform built specifically for modern utilities.
Founded by industry veterans in 2012, we've grown from a profitable startup to a rapidly scaling company of 285+ employees serving 100+ utility clients across North America and the Caribbean. Our mission is simple: utility leaders should expect more from their technology providers.
We deliver comprehensive solutions including SpryCIS, SpryEngage, SpryMobile, and SpryWallet that modernize the entire meter-to-cash process. What sets us apart? Our "updates, not upgrades" approach, user-centric design, and unwavering focus on customer success—achieving 100% customer reference ability.
Backed by strategic investment from Norwest Venture Partners since 2023, we're accelerating our growth while staying true to our core values: lead with kindness, vision with impact, radical honesty, bold disruption, keep it simple, and execute with excellence.
Join us in transforming an essential industry that powers communities across the Americas.
Position Overview
As a Software Developer at SpryPoint, you will be building and integrating interactive web applications, services, and apps that real people will actually use. As a full-stack developer, you will work with languages and technologies such as Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, relational databases and SQL.
As a big part of a growing development team, you will be called on to play a role in designing, building, testing, and deploying SpryPoint's enterprise applications. You will participate in building and deploying enterprise-level web applications for clients across North America.
Responsibilities
- Participate in all Agile ceremonies, providing valuable input and insights during planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Actively collaborate with other team members, contributing ideas and insights to enhance the development process.
- work collaboratively with other team members to solve complex technical challenges and make informed decisions.
- Build and deploy enterprise-level web applications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and user satisfaction across various platforms and devices.
- Continuously learning and adapting to new technologies and methodologies to enhance the quality and efficiency of SpryPoint's applications.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and support production systems as needed
- Take ownership of assigned tasks or user stories, ensuring timely completion and meeting defined requirements.
- Contribute to the design and architecture discussions, offering insights and suggestions for improvements.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and incorporating feedback received on own code.
- Support junior developers through pair programming, reviewing pull requests. Sharing knowledge and expertise with junior engineers, helping them grow and improve their skills.
- Assist in the troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues, both during development and in production environments.
- Contribute to the documentation of technical designs, implementation details, and best practices.
- Engage in ongoing professional development activities, such as attending training sessions, workshops, or conferences, to expand knowledge and skills.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the development team.
- Actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to the team's collective learning and growth.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including providing updates on progress, raising concerns or risks, and seeking clarification on requirements when needed.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ Years of experience in software development, with a focus on Java backend web applications.
- Proficiency in developing clean, maintainable, and testable code, with an understanding of industry best practices.
- Solid understanding of relational databases and proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and querying.
- Experience working with web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, and CSS to develop user interfaces and interactive web applications.
- Familiarity or hands-on experience with modern development and deployment methodologies, including knowledge of AWS services and cloud computing concepts.
- Demonstrated interest in expanding knowledge and applying it to solve industry problems, with a proactive approach to continuous learning and skill development.
- Primary qualifications include a strong interest in learning and the ability to apply acquired knowledge effectively to produce clean, efficient code and solve technical challenges.
Our Hiring Process!
We know that looking for a new role can be both exciting and time-consuming, and we truly appreciate your effort. Here’s a peek into our hiring process for this position, so you know exactly what to expect:
👋 Stage 1: 30-minute Recruiter Interview
We'll dive into your professional background and experience, share more about SpryPoint and the role, and answer any burning questions you might have.
👥 Stage 2: 30-minutes Hiring Manager Interview with Maryam Vahedi, Software Engineering Manager
This is a great opportunity to discuss your career goals and high-level technical experience, and to learn how we can support your growth and aspirations.
🧑💻 Stage 3: Take Home Skills Assessment
We’re flexible! You can set the deadline that works best for you to complete the take-home coding assessment. We use TestDome, and the test needs to be done in one sitting. It includes live coding and multiple-choice questions, focusing on Java and JavaScript. We’re not looking for perfection; we’re interested in how you approach problem-solving.
👥 Stage 4: 1-hour Technical Interview
If the assessment goes well, you'll move on to the technical interview. You'll get to meet our Software Engineering Manager (Maryam or Andrew) and a Team Lead. This is a great opportunity to show off your technical skills. We value collaboration, so we'll discuss the assessment together. We’re interested not just in your final solution, but also in your thought process and how you got there.
👥 Stage 5: 45-minute Final Interview with Jason, Director of Software Development
This is your chance to discuss your career goals and learn how we can support your growth and aspirations.
🚀 Stage 6: References/Offer
We'll check your references to confirm all the great things we've learned about you. If all goes well, we’ll be thrilled to extend an offer and welcome you to the team!
💫 Expect More From Your Career at SpryPoint
🚀 Work your way - Remote-first environment with flexible working hours across North America
💰 Competitive Total Rewards - Comprehensive compensation package that grows with you
💻 Complete Setup - MacBook + $500 to create your ideal home workspace
🏥 Total Wellness - Health, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
🏝️ Recharge Time - Generous PTO, Summer Friday half-days, and unlimited sick days
📈 Future Security - RRSP (Canada) and 401k (US) matching programs
🧠 Continuous Growth - $2,500 annual development fund, tuition assistance, and Book Bounty program
🧳 Team Connection - Annual company events and team offsites that bring us together
Ready to Expect More? SpryPoint is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, veteran or marital status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.
Need accommodations during our interview process? Let us know and we'll work with you to provide the necessary support.
To maintain SOC 2 compliance, all final candidates will complete a background check and identity verification.
Top Skills
AWS
CSS
HTML
Java
JavaScript
SQL
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