Full Stack Developer - Junior DBA

Bay Street HR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Disability Insurance

Discounted/Free Food

Extended Health Care

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bay Street HR is seeking a talented Full Stack Developer focused on database design and backend services in Downtown Toronto. You will build robust APIs, design efficient schemas, and ship user-facing features while deepening database expertise.

You will receive mentorship from senior engineers and grow across the technology stack, with opportunities to lead projects and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL knowledge including complex queries, indexing, and MySQL optimization.
• Experience with C# and .NET framework for backend development.
• Understanding of API design patterns and RESTful principles.
• Familiarity with SSR and CSR concepts and relational DB design.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize MySQL database schemas, indexes, and queries for performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using C# and .NET.
• Write efficient, well-documented code with comprehensive test coverage.
• Troubleshoot and optimize slow queries and database performance issues.
• Implement best practices for database normalization and data integrity.
• Collaborate with team members on architectural decisions and technical solutions.
• Implement SSR/CSR patterns and integrate frontend with backend APIs.
• Contribute to code reviews and document APIs and DB structures.

Skills

SQL mastery

C# / .NET

API design

SSR/CSR concepts

Relational DB design

Git

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Entity Framework

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

We're looking for a talented Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on database design and backend services to join our development team. You'll work on building robust APIs, designing efficient database schemas, and creating user-facing features. This role is perfect for someone eager to deepen their database expertise while maintaining full-stack capabilities. You'll receive mentorship from senior engineers and have opportunities to grow across the entire technology stack.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and optimize MySQL database schemas, indexes, and queries for performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using C# and .NET.
• Write efficient, well-documented code with comprehensive test coverage.
• Troubleshoot and optimize slow queries and database performance issues.
• Implement best practices for database normalization and data integrity.
• Collaborate with team members on architectural decisions and technical solutions.

Full Stack Development

• Implement Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Client-Side Rendering (CSR) patterns as appropriate.
• Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions.
• Document code, APIs, and database structures clearly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong SQL knowledge including complex queries, indexing, and query optimization for MySQL.
• Experience with C# and .NET framework for backend development.
• Understanding of API design patterns and RESTful principles.
• Familiarity with Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Client-Side Rendering (CSR) concepts.
• Experience with relational database design principles.
• Version control experience with Git.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn and grow.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Entity Framework or other ORM tools.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, etc.).
• Experience with Docker or containerization.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with automated testing and test frameworks.
• Understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Mentorship from experienced senior developers.
• Opportunities to lead projects and grow into mid-level roles.
• Inclusive, supportive team environment.

BENEFITS

• Company events
• Disability Insurance
• Discounted/Free Food
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In Person - Downtown Toronto