Backend Developer (Remote, Canada)

Amuse; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A platform for discovering local arts and culture is seeking a candidate to contribute to their backend API. The role involves developing clean, efficient solutions, collaborating with a talented team, and a strong desire to learn. Candidates should have experience in Go or a similar language, and an interest in data analytics. The position offers a flexible, remote work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Salary based on experience

Equity compensation

Flexible schedule

Generous vacation policy

Health stipend

Remote work environment

In-person meetups

Qualifications

• Some experience with strongly typed languages like Go, Rust, or Java.
• Interest in GIS data and algorithms.
• Strong desire to learn new tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to core backend API development.
• Help design and maintain APIs and data models.
• Collaborate with team members on features.

Skills

Go/Golang experience

Exposure to REST APIs

Interest in data analytics

Excitement about AI-powered tools

Familiarity with relational databases

Communication skills

Tools

Postgres

Job description

Overview

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

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

Bonus points if

• 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
• Flexible schedule
• 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.