Junior Backend Engineer

Eventbase; Remote; CAD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event technology company is seeking a Junior Backend Engineer to assist in implementing their mobile event platform. This remote position requires strong skills in backend development, API integrations, and multitasking. The ideal candidate has a BSc in Computer Science or similar, along with 1-3 years of experience or internships. Enjoy exceptional perks like flexible health spending, professional development support, and a focus on work-life balance, including no meeting Fridays.

Benefits

No Meeting Fridays

Flexible health/wellness spending account

Paid parental leave

Paid wellness health days

Professional development allocation

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Backend Web Development; exceptional recent grads encouraged.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated team player with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Analyze 3rd party API documentation and endpoints.
• Write code for app schedule and attendee data.
• Use Git / Bitbucket for version control.
• Implement client change requests.
• Attend cross-functional meetings, scrum, and standups.

Skills

Backend Web Development

SQL

OOP languages

PHP

Python

Data manipulation

Education

BSc in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Department: Fullstack Engineering

Location: Remote, Canada (PST)

Compensation: $64,000 - $72,300 / year

Description

We're looking for an enthusiastic, and highly organized Junior Backend Engineer to assist in the implementation of our mobile event platform for events worldwide. You will work with Project Managers, designers, and a talented team of web and mobile engineers producing apps for iOS, Android, and other platforms. You will be responsible for data feeds, API integrations, and contributing to the successful delivery of our apps to our clients. You will support multiple client projects at a time. Successful Junior Backend Developers are highly organized, excellent multi-taskers who thrive in energizing environments, and have amazing communication skills.

This is a full-time remote position working Pacific Standard Timezone hours. Please note that we can only consider candidates who reside in Canada with valid working status.

What You'll Do

• Analyze 3rd party API documentation and endpoints
• Write code for app schedule and attendee data
• Use Git / Bitbucket for version control of our apps
• Implement client change requests
• Collect statistics and data for clients
• Support Producers on technical calls with clients
• Provide client support in the form of onsite or on call support
• Attend cross-functional meetings, scrum, and standups
• Set up 3rd party applications to integrate with our projects
• Opportunity to grow as a backend engineer and work on our API
• Opportunity to learn new languages such as Python and contribute to our growing microservices architecture
• Take part in architectural meetings, learn from our EB technical experts, and contribute your ideas to the future of our platform

What You Bring

• 1-3 years in Backend Web Development. Exceptional recent grads with co-op, internship, or similar are highly encouraged to apply
• Bsc. in Comp. Sci or equivalent degree or experience
• Possess technical skills in SQL, databases, and data manipulation or the aptitude to learn these tools
• Knowledge of OOP language, with PHP being a plus
• A real interest in mobile app technology
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to thrive in an exciting environment where change is the only constant
• Superb attention to detail, with security, privacy, and efficiency top of mind
• Self-motivated Teammate with a “can-do” attitude
• A dream to work on the edge of creativity and learn new technologies
• Any experience with Python is a plus

Why Join the Eventbase Team?

At Eventbase we value trust, respect and authenticity, and believe we are all better together. Joining the Eventbase team means you will enjoy a progressive work environment with some exceptional perks, including the option to go onsite at some of the largest events on the planet. We enjoy “No Meeting Fridays” and Eventbasers get every second Friday off, so you can have an extra 26 long weekends every year in addition to statutory holidays. We have a $1,250 annual professional development allocation, and a fund to set up your home office. We also offer comprehensive benefits including extended health care from your first day, a $1000 flexible health/wellness spending account, paid parental leave for all new parents, gender affirming care, and paid wellness health days. And of course we offer competitive market salaries and employee stock options too.

At Eventbase we work hard and smart, and take time to celebrate our wins. We are a “remote-first” organization, so you will never be required to work out of an office if it doesn’t work for you.

We’re proud of our diverse team: Eventbasers hail from all over the world, with many different backgrounds, cultures and interests. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected as their authentic selves, truly making us better together. By embracing our diverse backgrounds, we enhance the magic of live events and create unforgettable experiences.