Senior Software Engineer (Golang, PostgreSQL, Rest APIs)

VTRAC Consulting Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Golang and PostgreSQL. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing resilient backend systems and managing microservices. Ideal applicants will possess extensive experience in cloud services and DevOps workflows. This position offers a permanent hybrid work model and competitive compensation with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of industry experience, with 4+ years focused on backend systems using Golang and Python.
• Strong experience deploying and managing microservices in production environments using Kafka.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL and time-series databases, such as InfluxDB or QuestDB.
• Solid knowledge of DevOps workflows, CI/CD tools, and GitHub code review processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems with high resiliency and fault tolerance.
• Write and review user stories, technical specs, and test cases.
• Lead thorough code reviews focused on security, performance, and best practices.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments.
• Collaborate on infrastructure architecture, including cloud-native workflows.

Skills

Golang

PostgreSQL

Rest APIs management

Kafka

DevOps workflows

Agile

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Redis

Memcached

Job description

VTRAC Consulting Corporation Intelligent Solutions

Thank you for applying to VTRAC opportunities. Please email your resume as a MS-WORD document in confidence. Subject: Senior Software Engineer (Golang, PostgreSQL, Rest APIs), PERMANENT Hybrid, Attention: [e-mail], [phone].

Position: Senior Software Engineer (Golang, PostgreSQL, Rest APIs)

Position Type: Permanent

No. of Positions: 1

Location: Greater Toronto Area (Hybrid)

Description

Are you ready to join a fast-growing, cutting-edge technology company that is redefining how large enterprises manage and optimize their energy usage? At the forefront of sustainability and innovation, we deliver data-driven energy management solutions to some of the world’s largest energy consumers. As we scale across North America, there is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about building resilient systems that drive real-world environmental impact, developing robust applications, and leading the design team. This is your chance to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team using technology to fight climate change and create a more sustainable future. This position offers a competitive base salary with high potential for promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems with high resiliency and fault tolerance.
• Write and review user stories, technical specs, and test cases to ensure reliable and maintainable code.
• Lead thorough code reviews focused on security, performance, and DevOps best practices.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployments, and infrastructure provisioning.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for production observability and incident response.
• Collaborate on infrastructure architecture, including containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and cloud-native workflows.
• Optimize infrastructure-as-code, automation scripts, and operational runbooks for maximum efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of industry experience, with 4+ years focused on backend systems using Golang and Python.
• Strong experience deploying and managing microservices in production environments using Kafka.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL and time-series databases, such as InfluxDB or QuestDB.
• Deep understanding of caching technologies (e.g., Redis, Memcached) and Rest APIs management.
• Advanced hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including networking, automation, and security.
• Solid knowledge of DevOps workflows, CI/CD tools, and GitHub code review processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Agile work experience and an engineering background are preferred.

We thank all candidates in advance. Only selected candidates for interviews will be contacted. For other exciting opportunities, please visit us at www.vtrac.com. VTRAC is an equal opportunity employer.

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