Senior Software Engineer: Scalable Backend & Microservices

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

Job summary

A leading software company in Toronto is looking for experienced Senior Software Engineers to lead complex back-end projects. The ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience, strong skills in Python and Go, and a solid understanding of microservices architecture. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Parental Leave Top‑up

Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage

RRSP Matching

Flexible Vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library

Internal Mentorship Program

Employee‑Led Employee Resource Groups

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven track record of leading and contributing to back‑end or full‑stack projects within an enterprise‑level environment.
• Hands-on experience with leading the design phase of complex projects and driving them through to delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and lead complex back-end projects that scale to millions of users.
• Design, build, and maintain innovative product features and solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams as the subject matter expert in your domain.

Skills

Python

Go

Microservices

Cloud deployments

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

React

Job description

A leading software company in Toronto is looking for experienced Senior Software Engineers to lead complex back-end projects. The ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience, strong skills in Python and Go, and a solid understanding of microservices architecture. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid work environment.