Chief Backend Developer

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Community involvement

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Chief Backend Developer to lead design, development, and evolution of strategic backend services in Go and Python within cloud environments. You will shape automation platforms, APIs, and distributed microservices on AWS, with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps for deployment and operations.

The role emphasizes on-call readiness, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and driving reliability, performance, and platform availability across our

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of backend development in production environments.
• Proven expertise with Go and Python in production settings.
• Advanced experience with AWS cloud services and architectural principles.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and GitHub.
• Strong knowledge of distributed architectures and API integration.
• Available to participate in on-call rotation for critical services.]
• Languages: French, English

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance backend services in Go and Python for production environments.
• Develop features and APIs to support automation platforms and large-scale processes.
• Contribute to architecture and evolution of distributed microservices based on AWS.
• Ensure deployment and operation in Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive platform adoption and best practices.
• Participate in incident resolution and continuous service improvement, including on-call involvement.

Skills

Go

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

GitHub

GitOps

API integration

Distributed architectures

Job description

A career as a Chief Backend Developer within the Platforms and Automation team at National Bank means acting as an expert in the design, development, and evolution of strategic backend services in highly available cloud environments.This role gives you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the modernization of our technology solutions through your expertise in software development, distributed architectures, AWS cloud technologies, and Kubernetes platforms. You will contribute to operations automation, the evolution of critical services, and the continuous improvement of the reliability, performance, and stability of our platforms.

Your Role

• Design, develop, and enhance backend services in Go and Python within critical production environments.
• Develop and integrate new features and APIs that support automation platforms and large-scale technology processes.
• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of modern distributed solutions based on microservices and AWS cloud technologies.
• Ensure the integration, deployment, and operation of applications in environments leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps practices.
• Collaborate with user teams to drive platform adoption, share best practices, and recommend solutions aligned with business needs.
• Contribute to incident resolution, continuous service improvement, and platform availability, including participation in an on-call rotation.

Your Team

The Strategies, Practices and Delivery Vice Presidency brings together specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay at the forefront of technology, and continuously improve processes.

Within the Software engineering sector, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that develops platforms and automation tools. Reporting to the Director of Cybersecurity, you will join a group recognized for its expertise in cloud-native development, distributed architectures, and DevOps practices. Our team stands out for its collaborative culture, commitment to continuous improvement, and dedication to technical excellence. We strive to provide maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized learning programs, based on experiential learning, help you master your field while developing new areas of expertise. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring opportunities, are available to you at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development within a production environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Go and Python in a production setting.
• Advanced experience with AWS services and cloud architecture principles.
• Proven hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, modern software development practices, and GitHub.
• Strong understanding of distributed architectures, software design principles, and API integration.
• Availability to participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical services.

Languages: French, English

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Required skills: Amazon Web Services, Cybersecurity, Decision Making, Diversity & Inclusion, Docker, Github, Golang, Helm Tool, Initiative, Kubernetes, Python, Self-Sufficiency, Stakeholder Management

Your benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!