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$145000–CA$155000 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. 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