Senior Back-End Engineer

Finofo; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity with real upside

Relocation support to Calgary

Gorgeous downtown office

High-trust, high-responsibility culture

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in Calgary is on the lookout for a Back-End Engineer. In this role, you'll develop core back-end systems with Python and PostgreSQL, work in tandem with front-end engineers, and contribute to critical product features. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in back-end systems, a passion for collaboration, and a drive for innovation in a fast-paced environment. Equity opportunities and relocation support are provided.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, building, and operating back-end systems in production at scale.
• Expert in Python or similar OOP language, strong proficiency in PostgreSQL.
• Proven track record in API design and hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve core back-end systems using Python and PostgreSQL.
• Own APIs that power key product flows, and shape how they evolve.
• Participate in architecture discussions and raise the bar for system design.

Skills

Python

PostgreSQL

API design

Cloud infrastructure (AWS)

AI/ML experience

Collaboration

Clear communication

Job description

Overview

Finofo is seeking a Back-End Engineer who can build fast, iterate faster, and work tightly with Front-End Engineers and a UI Designer. You’ll help wire up real product features with real-world consequences, and when the design changes mid-implementation, you’ll collaborate with your team to adjust on the fly. This is foundational build work, not a maintenance role.

This is a VC-backed company with global ambition, requiring intensity, resilience, and ownership.

What You’ll Do

• Build and evolve core back-end systems using Python and PostgreSQL
• Own APIs that power key product flows, and shape how they evolve
• Work side-by-side with front-end engineers and designers to iterate fast and ship UI-driven features
• Write and maintain tests, and monitor your services
• Participate in architecture discussions and raise the bar for system design
• Own production issues end-to-end: investigate, fix, and follow through
• Ideate, iterate, and debug live with the team; even if it’s 9PM on a Friday

Who You Are

• 8+ years of experience designing, building, and operating back-end systems in production at scale
• Expert in Python (or a similar OOP language), with strong proficiency in PostgreSQL
• Proven track record in API design and hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML — building classifiers, training models, and applying machine learning techniques in production
• Founder-speed mindset: you put in the effort it takes to win
• You understand that back-end decisions shape front-end experiences — and vice versa
• You prefer to work closely with people: designers, front-end devs, product
• You communicate clearly, give direct feedback, and take ownership
• You don’t measure success by tickets closed, but by what actually gets shipped and works
• Bonus: fintech experience or experience in another industry where some features just can’t start failing randomly

Let\'s Be Honest

This isn’t a lifestyle job. We’re building a VC-backed company with global ambition. That means intensity. We’re not training for a casual 5K jog — we\'re trying to win gold at the Olympics of Tech.

That requires more than talent and smarts. It requires hours, effort, resilience, a winning attitude and pride in your work.

If you\'re looking for a cushy 9 to 5 job, this isn’t the place. But if you\'re looking for meaning, impact, and the chance to do your life’s best work, let’s talk.

Our Stack

How We Use AI

We’re obsessed with speed and leverage every edge we can. From Cursor to Codex, we use AI to write, review, and refactor faster. We’re always on the hunt for new tools that boost engineering velocity. The pace of innovation in AI is accelerating, and we don’t plan on being laggards. If you\'re AI-curious and love experimenting to move quicker, you\'ll fit right in.

What We Offer

• Equity with real upside. Participate meaningfully in the win.
• Relocation support to Calgary if you’re currently elsewhere in Canada.
• Gorgeous downtown office (C Train-adjacent) where we work hard but also have fun together.
• A founding-team-level seat in a company that’s going places
• High-trust, high-responsibility culture where builders thrive

Interview Process (Fast + Focused)

• Intro Call – Culture + context
• Take-Home Exercise – 2 to 3 hour logic exercise
• Technical Round – Live problem solving & system design (real-world scenarios)
• Founder Round – Conversation about mindset, ambition, and team fit

Ready to build something massive? Apply now and let\'s ship.