Full-Time

Software Engineer

Backend

Bree

Bree

11-50 employees

Interest-free cash advances up to $350

Compensation Overview

CA$120k - CA$200k/yr

Toronto, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Node.js
TypeScript
AWS
Firebase
Serverless
Requirements
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.

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

  • Advance limit increased from $350 to $750 for larger financial relief.
  • Flexible qualification via PDF bank statements broadens user access.
  • 24/7 support and advanced encryption boost user trust and retention.

What critics are saying

  • FCAC investigates express fees as disguised high-cost credit in 12-18 months.
  • OSFI regulates advances as loans, banning model in 18-36 months.
  • Borrowell captures 30% market share with $1,000 instant advances in 12-24 months.

What makes Bree unique

  • Bree provides interest-free cash advances up to $750 without credit checks.
  • Optional express fees from $2.99 to $45.99 enable same-day funding.
  • Premium budgeting tools included in $2.99/month membership after 30-day trial.

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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

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

9%