Senior Backend Engineer – Remote (Canada)

Calliere Group; Canada; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in Canada is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance their innovative platform that automates anti-money laundering (AML) processes. The role involves designing and maintaining backend infrastructure, promoting best practices, and collaborating within a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in backend development, particularly with Go and Node.js, and will thrive in a fast-paced, impactful project setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Flexible hours and remote work (Canada-based)

Continuous professional development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack software development.
• Advanced proficiency in Go and Node.js required, experience with C++ highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of backend architecture, design patterns, and scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable backend systems.
• Lead project planning, technical design, and ensure reliability of backend systems.
• Write clean and efficient code, promote best practices in software development.

Skills

Backend Development

Go

Node.js

C++

Distributed Systems

AWS

Collaboration

Education

Computer Science Fundamentals

Job description

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Are you a seasoned backend developer looking for your next big challenge? I’m working with a cutting-edge technology company that’s transforming compliance in the financial sector through advanced AI solutions. Their platform automates anti-money laundering (AML) processes for banks and fintechs, helping them reduce false positives and focus on real risk.

About the Role

This is a remote position.

Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a seasoned backend developer looking for your next big challenge? I’m working with a cutting-edge technology company that’s transforming compliance in the financial sector through advanced AI solutions. Their platform automates anti-money laundering (AML) processes for banks and fintechs, helping them reduce false positives and focus on real risk.

About the Role

My client is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining the backend infrastructure for their innovative platform. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in computer science who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is eager to work on impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, product, and leadership—to design scalable, maintainable backend systems.
  

• Analyze and solve complex technical challenges, and communicate solutions effectively within the team.
  

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
  

• Promote and implement best practices in software development, proactively addressing technical debt and staying current with new technologies.
  

• Monitor, optimize, and ensure the reliability and scalability of backend systems.
  

• Lead project planning, technical design, estimation, and delivery, ensuring alignment across teams.
  

• Contribute to team growth by supporting process improvements and mentoring peers.
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack software development.
  

• Strong computer science fundamentals with advanced proficiency in Go and Node.js (required).
  

• Experience with C++ is highly desirable.
  

• Solid understanding of backend architecture, design patterns, data structures, and databases.
  

• Proven experience building distributed, scalable systems and APIs in a service-oriented environment.
  

• Familiarity with deploying infrastructure on AWS.
  

• Excellent collaboration skills and a passion for working with multidisciplinary teams.
  

• Adaptability, resourcefulness, and a proactive approach—startup experience is a plus.
  

• Demonstrated ownership and pride in delivering high-quality work.
  

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
  

• Flexible hours and remote work (Canada-based).
  

• Continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
  

• A collaborative, innovative, and supportive team culture.
  

• The chance to make a significant impact on the company’s growth and future direction.
  

If this sounds like the right fit for you, or if you’d like more details, please reach out—I’d be happy to discuss the role and the company in more detail!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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