Backend Platform Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of essential backend systems, libraries, and internal developer tools.

• Enhance performance, reliability, and implement architectural improvements that have significant downstream effects.

• Maintain code quality and uphold technical standards for the areas of the system that you manage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the industry, research, or at the graduate level.

• Proficient in working with large codebases that involve complex algorithms and data structures.

• Experience programming in Linux/BSD/MacOS environments.

• Proficiency in Python (FastAPI, Django).

• Knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL).

• Understanding of Distributed Systems.

• Skills in Profiling & Optimization.

• Desirable skills include: TypeScript/JavaScript (React), Cloud Experience (AWS, GCP, etc.), Observability tools (OpenTelemetry, Datadog, etc.), Infrastructure-As-Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.), Troubleshooting of TCP/DNS/HTTP/SMTP/etc., Database Administration, Maintenance & Scaling, and API Design for Customers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive health benefits that commence from day one.

• Innovative PTO policy allowing ample time and space for self-care.

• Opportunities for professional learning and development across all levels of the organization.

• A team that genuinely cares for both customers and one another.

• A meaningful mission that fosters fulfilling work experiences.

• A flexible, remote-first working environment.

• A robust winning strategy and considerable market potential.

• An inviting and vibrant Toronto headquarters.

• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology like generative AI and observe its impact on customers.

• A management team dedicated to performance, growth, engagement, and fostering connection.