
Staff Backend Engineer
Posted Oct 23

Posted Oct 23
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.
• Develop backend logic for event-driven systems utilizing message queues and pub/sub services, ensuring robust data processing and file management capabilities.
• Efficiently handle concurrent tasks in distributed environments through the application of asynchronous programming methodologies.
• Create and execute data processing pipelines across cloud storage, computing, and database services.
• Enhance application performance and scalability by employing caching, asynchronous calls, and minimizing latency.
• Design and construct serverless applications and RESTful APIs utilizing Flask or FastAPI.
• Adhere to cloud security best practices, which include IAM, encryption, and network isolation.
• Implement authentication strategies using OAuth, JWT, or managed identity services.
• Over 5 years of practical experience in Python backend development, with substantial familiarity with cloud-native or serverless solutions (AWS is preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in distributed systems concepts, encompassing event-driven architecture, message queues, and scalable data pipelines.
• Practical experience with asynchronous and concurrent programming.
• Strong skills in testing and debugging across distributed architectures.
• Exposure to GenAI tools or LLM-based systems, especially RAG or agentic RAG architectures, is advantageous.
• Experience in integrating LLM APIs into backend services or workflows.
• Knowledge of vector databases and embedding-based search techniques.
• Possess a builder mindset: enjoys writing, debugging, and refining production code.
• Collaborative, humble, and receptive to feedback.
• Excellent communicator who articulates design choices effectively.
• Influences through contributions rather than hierarchy.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible work hours and remote work opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ongoing professional development and training programs.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
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