Backend Developer (Remote, Canada)

Amuse

Ottawa

Remote

CAD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Generous vacation policy

Health stipend

Twice a year in-person meetups

Job summary

A culture and arts platform is seeking a Mid-Senior Back End Developer in Ottawa to enhance its API for the Amuse platform. Candidates should have experience with Go or equivalent languages, and a knack for data analytics and GIS applications. This fully remote role offers equity, generous vacation, and collaborative team dynamics. Join us to enrich the daily lives of users through technology and culture.

Qualifications

Some Go / Golang experience or equivalent in similar strongly typed compiled languages like Rust, Java, C++.
Familiarity with relational databases (Postgres, bonus if you’ve touched PostGIS).
Experience in personal or school projects involving maps, GIS, or data-heavy systems.

Responsibilities

Contribute to core backend API of Amuse platform.
Break down problems into clean, efficient solutions.
Help design and maintain reliable APIs and data models.

Skills

Go / Golang experience

REST APIs

Data analytics

AI-powered tools

Relational databases (Postgres)

Job description

This range is provided by Amuse. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Amuse is a platform that helps people discover local arts and culture. Think of it as your personal travel guide: but instead of trying to lecture you for an hour, it enriches your daily life with little nuggets of information, even when you’re not on vacation.

You will have the rare opportunity to work with a tight-knit team building the services that power a complex software platform from the ground up.

What you’ll do

Contribute to our core backend API that powers the Amuse platform (the app for curious people) by jumping in feet first
Break down problems into clean, efficient solutions with guidance from senior engineers
Help design and maintain APIs and data models that are reliable and well-structured
Explore how GIS data and algorithms can connect data points in new and meaningful ways
Collaborate closely with other developers, designers, and team members to bring features to life
Grow your coding practices with an emphasis on respect, thoughtfulness, and team collaboration

What you need

Some Go / Golang experience or equivalent in similar strongly typed compiled languages like Rust, Java, C++
Exposure to REST APIs and real-time applications
Interest in data analytics and how it can solve real-world problems
Excitement about AI-powered tools and how they can support your learning and workflow
Strong desire to learn about new tools and techniques, and have an eagerness to share new ideas and solutions on every project
Familiarity with relational databases (Postgres, bonus if you’ve touched PostGIS)
Willingness to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with peers and mentors

Who you are

You want to learn and grow among an excellent team of engineers
You care about quality and pay attention to detail
You’re curious about how things work and love figuring out new concepts
You welcome feedback and see it as an opportunity to grow
You focus on solutions, asking not “if this can be done” but “how it can be done”
You’ve worked on personal or school projects involving maps, GIS, or data-heavy systems
You’ve experimented with APIs, data modeling, or algorithm-driven projects
You’re excited about media types like audio, video, images, or geographic data
You have experience in small teams, startups, or collaborative projects outside of school/work
You enjoy museums and learning about the world around you

What we offer

Salary based on experience
Equity compensation
Generous vacation policy and paid parental leave
Health stipend
Fully remote / work from home, autonomous work environment
Twice a year in-person meetups with travel
Opportunity for growth and upward mobility

Note: due to high volume of applications, we strongly recommend including a brief cover letter with your application. Remember, there are real people on the other end — this is great opportunity to stand out.

Seniority level