Software Engineer – Backend Co-op
About the job
- Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js and serverless architectures, with deep AWS Lambda and event-driven systems experience.
- Proven track record of architecting and refactoring complex distributed systems at scale.
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Pulumi or similar tools, and AWS services (Step Functions, SQS, EventBridge).
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining code quality and architectural integrity.
- Excellence in designing clean, testable, and well-documented code that serves as an effective context for AI assistants.
- Commitment to Bree's mission of providing Canadian consumers with the best short-term credit services.
- Lead the architectural evolution of our serverless backend systems, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and developer experience.
- Refactor and modernize our existing Lambda-based microservices architecture to establish patterns that maximize AI tool effectiveness.
- Design and implement robust data pipelines and payment processing systems across multiple providers.
- Champion best practices for AI-native development, creating patterns and abstractions that enable rapid iteration with tools like Cursor and Claude Code.
- Collaborate with infrastructure engineers to optimize our AWS-based architecture using Infrastructure as Code.
- Drive the consolidation and standardization of our data layer across Supabase, Firebase, and legacy systems.
About the company
Bree offers interest-free cash advances up to $350 in Canada to help people cover unexpected expenses and avoid overdraft fees. It provides short-term, zero-interest loans with a straightforward application and minimal requirements, funded by membership fees that users can cancel anytime. This makes access to quick funds transparent and low-cost. Bree differentiates itself with no-interest borrowing and a simple, accessible process in the personal-finance space, backed by a flexible membership model. The company’s goal is to provide fast financial relief and prevent overdraft situations by offering a clear, affordable alternative for irregular cash needs.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$260K
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bree’s Google Play listing shows updated September 2026 availability and stronger product visibility.
- YC still lists Bree active in October 2026, supporting recruiting and customer trust.
- FinlyWealth cited 7-figure annualized revenue in August 2026, signaling real traction.
What critics are saying
- Bree excludes new customers in Quebec, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
- Bree’s revenue depends on tips and express fees, inviting regulator scrutiny by 2027.
- A two-employee Vancouver team faces execution risk if growth stalls or funding tightens.
What makes Bree unique
- Bree offers Canadian cash advances up to $750 at 0% APR.
- Bree’s 90-day repayment window and optional membership simplify short-term liquidity.
- Bree serves Canadians with regular income using bank-linked underwriting, not credit scores.
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Benefits
- Top of the market compensation for top performers
- Comprehensive dental / vision
- $1,500 annual learning stipend
- $1,000 annual wellness stipend
- $250 monthly lunch stipend
- 2 annual company retreats
- Parental leave
- Unlimited Paid Time Off