Senior API Engineer: Architecture, Leadership & Backend

Viral Nation; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in Canada is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in API development. The role involves designing secure APIs in Node.js, leading technical direction within a collaborative team, and optimizing existing codebases. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in API architecture, expertise in cloud platforms, and excellent mentoring skills. This position offers a dynamic workplace and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in API development focusing on architecture and design.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Expertise in Node.js, Python (Django) or similar backend technologies.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database design.
• Expertise in API design and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality APIs within Node.js.
• Lead technical design and implementation of complex features.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and debug API issues.
• Implement performance optimization techniques.

Skills

API development

Backend technologies

Microservices architecture

Cloud platforms expertise

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Node.js

Python (Django)

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

A leading digital agency in Canada is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in API development. The role involves designing secure APIs in Node.js, leading technical direction within a collaborative team, and optimizing existing codebases. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in API architecture, expertise in cloud platforms, and excellent mentoring skills. This position offers a dynamic workplace and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.