Senior Backend Engineer (Remote from Canada)

Medium; Remote; CAD 217,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Canada is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to work on cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure and distributed systems. The successful candidate will design and maintain scalable backend systems, collaborate with teams to enhance product features, and explore emerging blockchain technologies. Ideal for candidates with 5+ years of experience in backend development, a strong background in Golang, and a passion for innovative solutions. This position offers a competitive salary, remote work opportunities, and professional growth in Web3 technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary ($158,000 to $198,000, depending on experience and location)

Remote work opportunities

Mentorship and professional growth in emerging Web3 technologies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience, with at least 3 years on large-scale, enterprise-grade distributed systems.
• Strong experience in Golang; experience with TypeScript/Node.js is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS, including DynamoDB, KMS, SQS, Lambda).

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement distributed, scalable, and high-performance backend systems.
• Develop and maintain services for smart contract integration with blockchain protocols.
• Build and optimize data pipelines for blockchain data ingestion and analytics.

Skills

Backend development

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Golang

TypeScript

Node.js

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Tools

AWS

DynamoDB

KMS

SQS

Lambda

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer, AvaCloud in Canada.

This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure and enterprise-grade distributed systems within a highly innovative Web3 environment. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems that enable seamless integration with blockchain networks, supporting high-performance applications that drive real-world business impact. The role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to shape product features, develop smart contract services, and build robust data pipelines. You will also mentor peers, contribute to best practices, and explore emerging blockchain technologies, helping shape the future of decentralized applications and services. This is ideal for engineers passionate about blockchain, distributed systems, and delivering high-quality backend solutions.

Accountabilities

• Architect and implement distributed, scalable, and high-performance backend systems.
• Develop and maintain services for smart contract integration with blockchain protocols.
• Build and optimize data pipelines for blockchain data ingestion and analytics.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, platform, and infrastructure teams to enhance system performance.
• Establish technical best practices, mentor team members, and raise engineering standards.
• Explore and adopt emerging blockchain technologies to address critical business challenges.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of backend development experience, with at least 3 years on large-scale, enterprise-grade distributed systems.
• Strong experience in Golang; experience with TypeScript/Node.js is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS, including DynamoDB, KMS, SQS, Lambda).
• Prior blockchain or Web3 experience is preferred, but a strong interest in learning is also valuable.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($158,000 to $198,000, depending on experience and location).
• Remote work opportunities with flexibility in work location.
• Exposure to a world-class blockchain engineering team and innovative projects.
• Opportunity to shape cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure and applications.
• Mentorship and professional growth in emerging Web3 technologies.