Senior Backend Engineer

• This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer based in Canada.
• This role offers the opportunity to design and build critical backend systems that support reliable, secure, and scalable digital infrastructure.
• You will work on complex engineering challenges involving APIs, databases, integrations, and distributed services that power essential internet technologies.
• As a senior individual contributor, you will influence technical direction while remaining hands-on in architecture, development, and problem-solving.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business needs into robust technical solutions and deliver meaningful improvements.
• The position provides the autonomy to drive engineering excellence, mentor teammates, and contribute to long-term platform evolution.
• This opportunity is ideal for an experienced backend engineer who enjoys ownership, technical leadership, and building dependable systems in a remote environment.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable backend services, APIs, and data systems.
• Provide technical direction across multiple applications and services while remaining actively involved in implementation.
• Lead architecture discussions, document technical decisions, and establish engineering best practices.
• Translate product and business requirements into clear technical strategies and actionable development plans.
• Break down complex initiatives, coordinate technical efforts, manage dependencies, and help teams deliver effectively.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Design and maintain APIs, database structures, integrations, and data contracts that support evolving product needs.
• Improve system performance, security, observability, reliability, and maintainability through continuous technical improvements.
• Review code and technical designs while helping maintain strong engineering standards.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues, lead incident responses, and contribute to system stability.
• Develop automated tests, technical documentation, and CI/CD workflows to improve development efficiency.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers while promoting knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
• Experience providing technical leadership while continuing to contribute hands-on to engineering work.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives spanning multiple systems or services.
• Strong programming experience with Python, Go, or similar backend technologies.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Gin, or comparable tools.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, including schema design and query optimization, preferably with PostgreSQL.
• Solid understanding of HTTP, REST, JSON, XML, and modern web technologies.
• Experience operating and supporting production systems, including debugging issues and responding to incidents.
• Familiarity with automated testing, continuous integration, Git, and modern software development workflows.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working effectively within remote and distributed engineering teams.
• Knowledge of message brokers, cloud platforms, containerization technologies, API security practices, networking, or internet protocols is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary range of CA$145,000–CA$155,000 for Canadian residents.
• Comprehensive total rewards package with competitive compensation and employee benefits.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility to work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical internet infrastructure and globally used technology platforms.
• Supportive culture focused on trust, autonomy, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Professional growth opportunities through technical ownership and knowledge sharing.
• Inclusive workplace environment that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.