Senior Backend Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join a distributed engineering team in a remote-first setting. You will design, build, and optimize robust server-side services using Go, Python, Java, or Node.js and collaborate with product and frontend teams to deliver features.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in backend development, cloud and containerization experience, and a passion for scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Go, Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, caching, and message queues.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Optimize performance, queries, and system architecture for scalability.
• Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to add features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production environments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and backend technical strategy.

Skills

Go

Python

Java

Node.js

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Caching

Message queues

Asynchronous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backend Engineer to join their distributed engineering team, contributing to the development of robust and scalable server-side applications. This role offers the chance to work on complex challenges and build foundational systems that power innovative products. You will be an integral part of a collaborative, remote-first environment, influencing technical direction and contributing to a culture of engineering excellence. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, a passion for problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering high-quality code.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for efficiency and scalability.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to define and implement new features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for backend systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Go, Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, caching mechanisms, and message queues.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a remote, asynchronous work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• 100% remote work opportunity, offering exceptional flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team culture.