Intermediate Backend Developer

ivy Group Inc; Greater Toronto Area; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Canadian company in cloud storage seeks an Intermediate Backend Developer to enhance their backend systems and APIs. This remote role offers autonomy and collaboration within a dynamic team, focusing on scalable architecture and performance optimization. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience, PHP expertise, and a strong background in database management.

Benefits

100% remote work

High-growth, high-impact product

Fair compensation and collaborative team

Opportunity to influence architecture and product direction

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend development experience.
• Expertise in PHP and strong database knowledge (SQL + NoSQL).
• Experience with APIs, SDKs, and scalable architecture.

Responsibilities

• Building scalable backend systems in PHP, Node.js, and related tech.
• Designing and maintaining robust APIs and SDKs.
• Optimizing database performance (MySQL, NoSQL).

Skills

PHP

Database Knowledge

API Development

SDK Development

Git

Agile

Docker

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Direct message the job poster from ivy Group Inc

Founding Partner | Making Executive Search Accessible

Confidential Search — Senior Backend Developer (Remote, Canada)

ivy Group is working with a fast-growing Canadian company in the cloud storage and collaboration space, trusted by over 2 million users worldwide. They're scaling fast — and looking for an Intermediate Backend Developer to help take their backend systems, APIs, and SDKs to the next level.

If you’re someone who thrives on autonomy but loves working with a strong team — this is an excellent opportunity for you to grow your career.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Building scalable backend systems in PHP, Node.js, and related tech
• Designing and maintaining robust APIs and SDKs
• Solving performance challenges using tools like Sentry.io and Datadog
• Optimizing database performance (MySQL, NoSQL)
• Collaborating cross-functionally with product and engineering

What You Bring: 3+ years of backend development experience

• PHP expertise
• Strong database knowledge (SQL + NoSQL)
• Experience with APIs, SDKs, and scalable architecture
• Git, Agile, and maybe even some Docker in your toolkit
• A thoughtful, detail-driven approach to clean, maintainable code

Education and Certifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred — but equivalent experience building and scaling backend systems is just as valuable.
• AWS Certified Developer, MySQL or MongoDB certification, Docker Certified Associate, or similar backend/cloud credentials nice to have but not mandatory.

Why You Might Love This Role: 100% remote (within Canada)

• High-growth, high-impact product
• Fair compensation, collaborative team, and lots of autonomy
• Real opportunity to influence architecture and product direction

How We Work With You:

We’re not your typical recruiter. You won’t have to jump through generic screening calls — our service is designed to get you in front of the hiring team quickly, so you can have real conversations and get the information you need.

We’ve worked closely with this company as a trusted partner in building out their management team — we know their people, their roadmap, and how you can make an impact from day one.

If you're looking to make an impact apply directly.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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