Developing Software at Helcim: Crafting More Than Merely Code Structures
In the bustling tech scene of Calgary, Helcim stands out as a fintech company with a unique engineering culture. The team, responsible for solving meaningful problems daily, is built on shared beliefs, technical grit, and a culture that fosters personal growth.
At the heart of Helcim's engineering team is a values-led culture that guides the team towards a collaborative and innovative environment. This is evident in the emphasis on ownership, where engineers take charge of their projects from start to finish, ensuring they are fully invested in the development process.
The team's mindset is one of growth and building, not just doing. Engineers are encouraged to embrace challenges, continuously learn, and shape what gets built through advocacy and thoughtful decision-making. This approach ensures that solutions are long-term and scalable.
Helcim operates with startup resilience, embracing change and adapting quickly to challenges. Learning and adaptation are shared openly, and mistakes are viewed as lessons, not liabilities. This fast and deliberate cadence in building, learning, and adapting has been key to the team's success.
The engineering team works closely with other departments, such as product and design, to co-create impactful products. Collaboration and innovation are at the forefront of their approach, helping to shape the world's most loved payments company.
Keith, a Software Development Manager at Helcim, finds the pace at Helcim rewarding and enjoyable. Nishrin, a Software Engineer, has been encouraged to keep track of her career goals and given regular feedback on where to stretch her skills.
Darcy, a Senior Software Engineer, has reworked code to improve scalability and testability of integrations, demonstrating the team's commitment to maintaining high standards and delivering quality work.
Helcim is actively hiring Senior Software Engineers and Engineering Managers to help scale both technology and culture. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a values-led, resilient environment, visit helcim.com/careers to explore opportunities.
At Helcim, engineers not only build technology for business solutions but also pursue careers that prioritize personal growth within a values-led culture. Embracing innovative practices and scalable solutions, they work collaboratively with other departments to co-create impactful products in the fintech business, driven by a mindset of learning, adaptation, and continuous improvement.
