Senior Backend Engineer, Foundation Services (Remote)

ReCharge Payments; Remote; CAD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading subscription platform in Canada is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer for Backend (Foundation Services). This role involves working on core systems that power the platform, focusing on distributed systems and event-driven architectures. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in backend technology, particularly with Python and GCP. The position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 140,000 to 175,000, alongside benefits such as medical and retirement plans, in a fully remote or flexible working environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend experience in distributed and cloud-native environments.
• Strong communication skills across remote channels.
• Experience with code reviews and guiding design discussions.

Responsibilities

• Champion core values: accountability, collaboration, iteration, attention to detail.
• Perform thorough code reviews and provide actionable feedback.
• Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle.

Skills

Backend experience with Python

GCP (Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub)

MySQL

Redis

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or STEM-related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

A leading subscription platform in Canada is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer for Backend (Foundation Services). This role involves working on core systems that power the platform, focusing on distributed systems and event-driven architectures. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in backend technology, particularly with Python and GCP. The position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 140,000 to 175,000, alongside benefits such as medical and retirement plans, in a fully remote or flexible working environment.