Senior Software Engineer - Cloud

HRB; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect scalable systems and lead innovation on AI-powered products. The ideal candidate has over 8 years experience and strong skills in Java, Kotlin, and TypeScript. This role offers remote work with leadership opportunities and collaborative culture. Ideal for those passionate about technology and building next-generation products.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Leadership opportunities

Innovative projects

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills (Java, Kotlin, C#, TypeScript, or similar).
• Experience building scalable REST APIs and cloud-native microservices.
• Solid database expertise — relational (SQL Server, Postgres) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of scalable, multi-tenant cloud architectures.
• Develop high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Tackle complex engineering puzzles in data access and performance.
• Shape and implement AI/LLM-powered features.
• Guide other engineers and uphold a culture of technical excellence.
• Take features from concept to production.
• Explore new tools and technologies.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Java

Kotlin

C#

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Cloud-native microservices

Database expertise

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Our client islooking for a seasoned engineer to architect scalable systems, mentor talented developers, and push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI‑powered products — all from wherever you do your best work.

What You’ll Do

• Architect & Design: Lead the creation of scalable, multi‑tenant cloud architectures that power our next‑generation products.

• Build & Deliver: Develop high‑performance backend services and APIs with Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, or C#. Collaborate with product and design teams to bring intuitive UIs to life with React and TypeScript. (Full‑stack skills are a strong plus, but not required.)

• Solve Core Challenges: Tackle complex engineering puzzles in data access, distributed systems, observability, and performance.

• Drive AI Integration: Shape and implement AI/LLM‑powered features that transform how our customers interact with technology.

• Mentor & Lead: Guide other engineers, share best practices, and uphold a culture of technical excellence.

• Own the Lifecycle: Take features from concept to production with thoughtful design, testing, instrumentation, and long‑term supportability.

• Experiment & Innovate: Explore new tools and technologies, prototype solutions, and share insights with the team.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.

• Strong object‑oriented programming skills (Java, Kotlin, C#, TypeScript, or similar).

• Experience building scalable REST APIs and cloud‑native microservices.

• Solid database expertise — relational (SQL Server, Postgres) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch).

• Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event‑driven architectures.

• Hands‑on with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across time zones.

Bonus points for:

• Front‑end development with React/TypeScript.

• Understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, or ML integration.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Fully remote — work from anywhere and still lead high‑impact initiatives.

• Leadership opportunity — influence architecture, mentor talent, and shape engineering culture.

• Innovative projects — build cutting‑edge AI features used by thousands.

• Collaborative culture