We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer to join a fast-paced AI start-up with an excellent team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain the server-side systems and APIs that power our applications. You will work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions for enterprise customers
Why Join? Competitive salary and benefits package, options in an early stage start-up - own part of the company and its success Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale projects with enterprise customers and on very tangible applications of AI Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid options). 1 day a week in the co-working space if you are within the Greater Toronto Area Professional growth and learning opportunities Inclusive and collaborative team culture
Key Responsibiliti es Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code Optimise application performance, scalability, and reliability Collaborate with frontend and product teams to integrate features and deliver end-to-end functionality Implement best practices in security, data privacy, and compliance Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning Monitor, debug, and troubleshoot production systems Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and too
Requirements 8+ years -10 years of experience as a Backend Engineer or in a similar role Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Python, Node.js) Experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot, Express, Django, or Fa stAP Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and experience building them GraphQL, Hands-on experience with data bases (SQL and NoSQL, PostgreSQL) Familiarity with containerisation and orchestr ation (Docker, Kuberne te) Knowledge of cloud plat forms (AWS, GCP, or AzureStrong understanding of system design, distributed systems, and micro-services architect ure Experience working with infrastructure engineers Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated te sting Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional teams Experience with event-driven architec tures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, etc) Nice to have Prior experience in a fast-paced startup and ability to ship code quickly
Please note the application timelines: November & December: Your application January: We will review your application and reach out for initial interviews should your profile be of interest
Salary: C$170,000 to C$185,000 + equity, depending on seniority and years of experience