Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js/Typescript

Jobgether; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment platform is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Node.js and TypeScript. You'll design and maintain scalable backend systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in backend development, particularly with SQL databases. This remote-first position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture focused on innovation and customer impact.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with strong backend expertise.
• Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and at least one other server-side language.
• Expertise in SQL databases (PostgreSQL), including query optimization and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Develop and enhance APIs, databases (PostgreSQL), and core backend features.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

SQL databases (PostgreSQL)

API development

OOP principles

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js/Typescript in Latin America, Canada.

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain backend systems that support large-scale, global applications, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, product managers, designers, and QA, to deliver seamless features that impact millions of users worldwide. The role offers a mix of technical challenges and problem-solving opportunities, from optimizing databases to implementing secure APIs. You will contribute to high-volume, distributed systems while driving best practices and mentoring peers in backend engineering. Working in a remote-first, dynamic environment, you will help shape the architecture and roadmap of critical services. This position emphasizes both autonomy and collaboration, with a focus on delivering value to customers and the business.

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle, from discovery to deployment.
• Develop and enhance APIs, databases (PostgreSQL), and core backend features with high performance and reliability.
• Optimize systems for high transaction volumes, concurrency, idempotency, and throughput.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge-sharing to ensure best practices and maintain high-quality code.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and continuously improve system performance and maintainability.
• Mentor and support peers to foster technical growth and team development.
• Ensure secure and compliant backend systems, integrating input validation, JWT authentication, and queue-based workflows where necessary.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with strong backend expertise.
• Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and at least one other server-side language.
• Expertise in SQL databases (PostgreSQL), including query optimization, data modeling, and migrations.
• Solid understanding of OOP principles, design patterns, and scalable architecture.
• Experience building high-volume, performance-critical systems.
• Skilled in API development, security best practices, and building robust, maintainable code.
• Experience collaborating in distributed, remote-first teams with excellent asynchronous communication.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with business-focused development orientation.
• Bonus: SaaS experience, serverless architecture (AWS), FinTech knowledge, or experience with cloud infrastructure.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with stock grant opportunities.
• Flexible remote work, with optional access to coworking spaces.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that values continuous learning.
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs depending on location and employment status.
• Career development opportunities, mentoring, and exposure to large-scale global applications.
• Collaborative, supportive team culture emphasizing innovation and customer impact.