Senior Staff Engineer – API-First Platform

Equinix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital infrastructure provider in Toronto is seeking experienced software engineers to develop next-generation products within a collaborative team environment. You will shape technical strategies and apply advanced AI tools in a microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will possess at least 8 years of experience in distributed systems and API development. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 131,000 to CAD 181,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in distributed systems and API platforms.
• Proven experience in designing microservice architecture at scale.
• Experience applying AI tools in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical strategy for scalable microservices.
• Establish best practices for API-first development and continuous delivery.
• Serve as a mentor and technical coach.

Skills

Distributed systems

API platforms

Cloud-native development

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Java

Node.js

Kafka

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

A leading digital infrastructure provider in Toronto is seeking experienced software engineers to develop next-generation products within a collaborative team environment. You will shape technical strategies and apply advanced AI tools in a microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will possess at least 8 years of experience in distributed systems and API development. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 131,000 to CAD 181,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.