Software Developer – Back End

Symbiotic Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbiotic Group in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Senior Back-End Software Developer to design and maintain scalable, cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud technologies and API development, ensuring high performance of enterprise applications.

This role involves managing data interchange, developing server-side logic, and collaborating across the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud application development.
• Strong DevOps and CI/CD background.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage data interchange between server and users.
• Develop and maintain web-based, cloud applications.
• Conduct unit testing and troubleshoot technical issues.

Skills

Cloud application development

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift)

DevOps and CI/CD (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Ansible)

Enterprise cloud architecture

RESTful API design

Database management

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Back-End Software Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, cloud-based applications. This role focuses on developing robust server-side logic, integrating systems, and ensuring high performance and reliability of enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and API development, along with the ability to collaborate across the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the interchange of data between server and users
• Translate technical specifications into tested applications, including:
• Developing programming specifications
• Writing and generating code
• Conducting unit testing and maintenance
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide implementation support
• Design, build, test, and implement web-based, n-tier, cloud-based, and mainframe applications
• Develop integrated cloud solutions for transactional processing and system integration
• Integrate open-source software into existing and new systems
• Prepare technical documentation (system response, specifications, implementation plans)
• Create and execute test plans, test data, and unit testing
• Support application deployment and system promotion activities
• Provide system support and documentation
• Respond to production incidents and user queries
• Participate in design and testing walkthroughs
• Support team testing efforts and quality assurance
• Provide weekly progress and issue reporting to leadership
• Transfer knowledge and skills to internal staff

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 8+ years of experience in cloud application development
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift)
• Strong background in DevOps and CI/CD (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Ansible)
• Experience in enterprise cloud architecture, security (IAM, encryption), and compliance
• Knowledge of data engineering (ETL/ELT, Azure data services) and observability (monitoring/logging)
• Hands-on experience designing RESTful APIs and scalable applications
• Familiarity with middleware, gateways, and communication protocols
• Experience with relational and hierarchical databases
• Knowledge of structured development methodologies and SDLC
• Ability to design, test, debug, and document applications

Analytical Skills

• Strong ability to analyze business requirements and troubleshoot production issues
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and project methodologies
• Proven problem-solving and analytical capabilities

Communication Skills

• Effective stakeholder engagement and consulting skills
• Ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
• Experience reporting progress, risks, and issues

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of accessibility standards and regulations
• Experience in public sector environments is an asset
• Ability to produce user and system documentation
• Experience working in multi-stakeholder environments