Perch helps Canadians make smarter mortgage decisions. We're building a new engineering team focused on growing how people discover and engage with Perch, and you'd be leading it. The team will also contribute to the core platform that powers the experience.
You will own the technical execution of systems, set their technical direction, and ensure initiatives are well-scoped, risk-managed, and on track. You will provide oversight and alignment across engineers on the team through mentorship, code review, and design guidance, while staying hands-on with code yourself.
You will be working with technologies such as Angular, TypeScript, Node.js/Express, and PostgreSQL, running on AWS. Rapid prototyping across different technologies is a regular part of the work. You will also be expected to use tools like Cursor and Copilot as part of your workflow, and to experiment with what makes you and the team most effective.
Responsibilities
- Own the technical execution of systems and make sure they evolve in a predictable, well-structured way.
- Provide oversight across engineers on the team, validating scoping, risk assessment, and breakdown of unknowns.
- Support the growth of engineers at all levels through design guidance and mentorship.
- Spot systemic risks and cross-goal dependencies early, before they turn into blockers.
- Design, build, and maintain features across Angular, Node.js/Express, and PostgreSQL.
- Improve DevOps and CI/CD infrastructure on AWS using Terraform.
- Run rapid prototyping efforts to validate new ideas quickly, using AI tools and whatever tech fits the problem.
- Work closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to turn goals into clear technical plans.
Interview Process
- Introduction (30 min) — Video call with our VP of Engineering.
- Technical Interview (90 min) — A simple take-home assignment followed by a pairing session.
- Culture Fit (30 min) — Meet other members of the team.
- Offer (10 min) — If it's a fit, we move fast.