Senior Backend Engineer — Scalable Systems, Remote

Canals, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Canals, Inc. is a remote-first software company building solutions for wholesale distributors. We are scaling our backend systems to handle growing customer demand in North and South America.

You’ll join a fast-paced, product-focused team that values high-quality code and thoughtful architecture. As a senior backend engineer, you’ll own complex initiatives from design through deployment, partner with product and customer teams, and help guide the team’s technical direction as we scale our

Qualifications

• Senior backend engineer with scalable, high-performance systems experience.
• Strong background in fast-paced, product-focused environments.
• Ability to own deliverables and ship projects to high standards.
• Experience guiding teams with thoughtful code reviews and architecture feedback.
• Startup or small-team experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Backend engineering work focused on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Own large, complex projects from planning to deployment.
• Collaborate with product and customer teams to align engineering with business needs.
• Balance hands-on coding with guiding the team’s technical direction.
• Help shape Canals’ future as the company scales with its customers.

Job description

Canals, Inc. is a remote-first software company building solutions for wholesale distributors. We are scaling our backend systems to handle growing customer demand in North and South America.

You’ll join a fast-paced, product-focused team that values high-quality code and thoughtful architecture. As a senior backend engineer, you’ll own complex initiatives from design through deployment, partner with product and customer teams, and help guide the team’s technical direction as we scale our