Senior Backend Engineer - Remote, Build Scalable Core Systems

Ground News; Kitchener; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Ground News is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the backend team in Canada. You will design, build, and operate services powering millions of readers, balancing performance with reliability and observability. You’ll own features end-to-end, shipping quickly while maintaining quality and security.

This hands-on role offers remote work flexibility and cross-team collaboration. You will work with a small, focused team, influence product decisions, and contribute to a platform that helps

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience with TypeScript and async/await syntax.
• At least 3 years of experience with Node.js.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (MySQL/Postgres preferred).
• Experience shipping and scaling reliable services for a consumer product.
• Familiarity with caching systems like Redis or ElasticSearch.

Responsibilities

• Rapid ownership and delivery of customer-facing features with quick rollouts.
• End-to-end project involvement from concept to delivery with stakeholders.
• Operate in an environment that values lean and agile methodologies.
• Collaborate across departments and translate stakeholder needs into implementable solutions.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

Relational databases

ElasticSearch

Redis

Tools

ElasticSearch

Redis

Job description

Ground News is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the backend team in Canada. You will design, build, and operate services powering millions of readers, balancing performance with reliability and observability. You’ll own features end-to-end, shipping quickly while maintaining quality and security.

This hands-on role offers remote work flexibility and cross-team collaboration. You will work with a small, focused team, influence product decisions, and contribute to a platform that helps