Backend Developer

Leaders Recruiting; Toronto; Remote; CAD 109,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is looking for a Software Engineer to work in a fully remote capacity. The role entails designing systems, implementing APIs, and developing backend features with a focus on cybersecurity. Candidates should have a BSc in Computer Science or a related field, with strong skills in Node.js, TypeScript, and database management. Excellent growth opportunities are offered in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a software engineer.
• Proficient with git, workflows, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of relational and document-based databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide input into Design and Architecture.
• Continuously improve development standards for backend systems.
• Design systems with a cybersecurity focus.
• Develop new features for the backend and some for the front end.
• Design and implement APIs for system integration.

Skills

Software development

API design

Git workflows

Linux

Docker

Node.js

TypeScript

JavaScript

AWS

Full-stack development

Education

BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field

Job description

Location :

Fully Remote (North America)

Responsibilities :

• Provide input into Design and Architecture
• Evaluate technologies that may be incorporated into our solutions
• Continuously improve development standards for backend systems
• Design systems with a cybersecurity focus
• Implement and design databases and data structures for efficiency
• Develop new features for the backend and some for the front end
• Design and implement APIs for system integration
• Support Infrastructure as Code and automation in provisioning
• Maintain API documentation using specifications like OpenAPI and JSON Schema
• Write test cases for new features and issues
• Enforce coding and quality standards

Qualifications :

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field
• Experience as a software engineer
• Proficient with git, workflows, and best practices
• Proficient with Linux, Docker, and microservice architectures
• Extensive experience with Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript
• Proven experience designing APIs and services
• Strong understanding of relational and document-based databases
• Experience in asynchronous and transactional programming environments
• Experience delivering front-end components
• Experience with AWS cloud environment
• Additional experience in full-stack web development with React, Angular, Vue, Next.js, or Flutter is a plus