Back End Developer

Optimyze1; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing product-led startup is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to build impactful systems in an engineering-first environment. The role focuses on developing scalable infrastructures and delivering best practices, offering significant autonomy and the chance to solve complex technical challenges.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on backend engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable services and APIs.
• Own feature lifecycles from design to deployment.
• Collaborate to deliver seamless user experiences.

Skills

Distributed Systems

Microservices Architecture

API Design

Collaborative Communication

Strong Sense of Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Engineering Degree

Tools

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS ECS

Job description

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A fast-growing, product-led start-up tech company is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join its highly collaborative, cross-functional team. This is a unique opportunity to build impactful systems from the ground up in an engineering-first environment where technology drives every decision. You’ll play a key role in shaping scalable infrastructure and delivering best-in-class experiences for end users.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives on solving complex technical challenges, and wants to see their work make a real difference — quickly.

• Please note that Sponsorship is not possible for this opportunity, you must have a valid work permit / residence permit to work in Canada

What You’ll Be Doing

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable services, data models, and APIs that power core platform functionality
• Take full ownership of feature lifecycles — from technical design to deployment and ongoing maintenance
• Work closely with product, data, and design teams to deliver seamless, user-friendly experiences
• Build internal tools and infrastructure that improve team productivity and platform reliability
• Promote and implement engineering best practices, focusing on scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Contribute to the long-term technical roadmap and system architecture decisions

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7 years of hands-on backend engineering experience, ideally in a product-centric or high-growth environment
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or similar
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS ECS
• Clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across teams
• Strong sense of ownership and a drive to build things that last
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Nice to Have

• Experience working with AWS infrastructure and cloud-native technologies
• Proficiency in Python (or a strong willingness to pick it up quickly)
• Startup or scale-up experience — resourceful, pragmatic, and able to operate independently

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a company where engineering has a seat at the table. The team values technical craftsmanship, clean architecture, and collaborative problem-solving. If you're excited about building meaningful software in a culture that values autonomy, curiosity, and impact — this could be the right fit.

Experience Level : 5–7 years

Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Software Development

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