Back End Developer (AI Infrastructure)

Alignerr Corp.; Calgary; Remote; CAD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunity

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Back End Developer for a remote hourly contract. You will design, implement, and optimize server-side systems, data pipelines, and APIs powering AI-focused products.

Work with distributed teams, contribute to architecture, and ensure scalable performance. Ideal candidates have strong experience in Python/Go/Java/Node.js or Rust, with RESTful APIs, databases, cloud services, Docker/Kubernetes, and asynchronous collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proficient in back-end languages such as Python, Go, Java, Node.js or Rust.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and microservices.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems independently.
• Self-motivated and capable of working asynchronously across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust back end services, APIs, and data pipelines
• Build scalable, high-performance server-side architecture to support AI training and inference workloads
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following engineering best practices
• Integrate with databases, message queues, cloud services, and third-party APIs
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability as usage grows
• Collaborate asynchronously with distributed teams of engineers, researchers, and product leads
• Troubleshoot production issues, conduct code reviews, and contribute to architectural decisions
• Work independently on task-based and project-based assignments on your own schedule

Skills

Python

Go

Java

Node.js

Rust

RESTful API design

Distributed systems

Microservices

CI/CD

Problem solving

Asynchronous work

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

GCP

Azure

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Apache Kafka

Job description

About The Role

What if the code you write could directly power the AI systems shaping how millions of people interact with technology? We're looking for Back End Developers in Calgary to design, build, and optimize the server-side systems and APIs that drive cutting-edge AI products — from data pipelines and model-serving infrastructure to scalable microservices that handle real-world traffic at scale. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. Whether you're a seasoned engineer looking for meaningful project work or a strong developer ready to apply your skills to AI-adjacent infrastructure, this is your chance to build things that matter.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust back end services, APIs, and data pipelines
• Build scalable, high-performance server-side architecture to support AI training and inference workloads
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following engineering best practices
• Integrate with databases, message queues, cloud services, and third-party APIs
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability as usage grows
• Collaborate asynchronously with distributed teams of engineers, researchers, and product leads
• Troubleshoot production issues, conduct code reviews, and contribute to architectural decisions
• Work independently on task-based and project-based assignments on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Proficient in one or more back end languages — Python, Go, Java, Node.js, Rust, or similar
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
• Experienced with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.)
• Comfortable working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Familiar with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to debug complex systems independently
• Self‑motivated, reliable, and effective when working asynchronously
• Clear communicator who can document decisions and collaborate across time zones

Nice to Have

• Experience building infrastructure for machine learning or AI systems
• Familiarity with data processing frameworks (Apache Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or similar)
• Background in performance optimization, caching strategies, or high‑throughput systems
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Experience with serverless architectures or event‑driven design patterns
• Contributions to open‑source projects or a strong portfolio of personal/professional work

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting‑edge AI infrastructure projects alongside leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — set your own hours and work from anywhere
• Freelance autonomy with access to meaningful, technically challenging work
• Build systems at the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence
• Collaborate with a global network of talented engineers and researchers
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch