Senior Software Engineer (Backend & Distributed Systems)

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Retirement plan

Company laptop

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and distributed applications, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and security.

As a remote-first company, you'll collaborate with a globally distributed team using modern tooling, participate in architectural discussions, and mentor peers while delivering high-quality software that powers our platform and delights users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven senior software engineering experience with backend focus.
• Expertise in Java, Python, Go or C#.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and design patterns.
• Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP and containerization with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Proficient in Git and CI/CD workflows.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Strong communication for a fully remote role.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs.
• Build and maintain distributed systems with high availability.
• Write clean, well-documented, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and QA teams.
• Optimize performance and data queries for large-scale apps.
• Implement security best practices and data protection.
• Contribute to code reviews and mentoring.
• Troubleshoot production issues and resolve incidents.
• Participate in architectural discussions and tech evaluations.
• Stay current with distributed systems advancements.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

C#

Backend development

Distributed systems

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms

Git

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

Git

Cloud tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and robust backend systems and distributed applications. You will play a key role in architecting solutions that handle high volumes of data and traffic, ensuring performance, reliability, and security. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in computer science principles, extensive experience with backend development, and a passion for tackling complex engineering challenges. As part of a remote-first company, you'll utilize cutting-edge collaboration tools to work seamlessly with a globally distributed team. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to innovative projects, influence technical decisions, and grow your career in a flexible and supportive environment. We are committed to building high-quality software that delights our users and drives business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and resilient backend services and APIs.
• Build and maintain distributed systems, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, frontend development, and QA.
• Optimize application performance and database queries for large-scale applications.
• Implement security best practices and ensure data protection.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and technology evaluations.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in software engineering and distributed systems, contributing to the remote team's knowledge base.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer, with a strong background in backend development.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or C#.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems concepts and design patterns.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a fully remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible holidays.
• Remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunities for professional development, including conferences and training budgets.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Company-provided laptop and necessary software.
• Virtual team building activities and social events.Clear career advancement opportunities.