Job Title: Staff Backend
Software Engineer
Location: Vancouver, British
Columbia/ USA (100% Remote working)
Perm/FTE Role
Citizens and Permanent Residents and those authorized to work in the Canada/USA are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor Visa or any work authorizations at this time
Job
Description
Staff Backend Software Engineer
About The Role
We are looking for a Staff Backend Software Engineer to join our team and
guide the product direction and technical architecture of the core engine that
powers the platform.
In this role, you will lead large technical projects with significant impact, ensuring our server-side systems are built for performance, reliability, and scalability.- A big part of this role involves working across
engineering teams to build strong relationships, mentor more junior
technical leaders, and enable our teams to deliver effectively.
- We're seeking entrepreneurial people who are
willing to challenge the status quo and contribute to larger strategic
objectives.
Tech Stack:
- Application: Python/Django, Typescript/React
- Cloud: AWS
- Infrastructure & Containers: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform
- Databases: MySQL
- CI/CD: CircleCI
WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON:
- Lead
Technical Strategy & Architecture: Effectively
drive architecture decisions that align with product strategy and advise
leadership team on critical technical considerations. You will collaborate
with your team on technical designs to ensure they follow appropriate
patterns, are architecturally sound, and improve the implementation of our
backend systems.
- Build
& Ship Scalable APIs and Services: Apply your
experience to design, develop, and maintain the RESTful APIs and backend
services that form the foundation of our product, using Python and Django.
You will work across the stack to consistently deliver software that
helps- set and achieve a high standard of quality, clarity, and
maintainability.
- Mentor
& Elevate the Team: You will actively participate in
code reviews and architectural discussions, delivering written and verbal
technical feedback to peers to elevate the team.
- Design
& Optimize Data Systems: Contribute to the design of our
database models and write efficient, secure queries, ensuring the
performance and integrity of our data layer.
- Ensure Operational Excellence: Participate in the investigation and resolution of defects and performance bottlenecks affecting the quality and stability of the monolith. You will champion code quality and contribute to a high-performance team committed to craft and operational excellence.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Senior
Engineering Experience: 10+ years of professional software engineering
experience, with a focus on building reliable and scalable SaaS software
solutions.
- AI
& ML: Deep understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering,
RAG architectures, vector databases (Databricks/pgVector), and agentic AI
frameworks (LangChain, Google ADK, or similar)
- Python
Proficiency: Strong experience building and maintaining
applications using Python and a major web framework (we use Django).
- Strategic
Leadership: Experience leading large technical projects with
significant impact across many teams. You effectively drive architecture
decisions and can advise leadership on critical technical considerations.
- Mentorship:
Extensive experience mentoring engineers and delivering technical feedback
to peers.
- Database
& API Knowledge: Experience working with relational databases (we
use MySQL), including schema design and query optimization, and a solid
understanding of RESTful API design principles.
A reasonable, good faith estimate- Base Salary Range: $146,000- $176,000 CAD (This range is dependent on experience and not inclusive of any bonus, commission, benefits or equity that might exist in your total compensation package.)
* The pay range listed above reflects the expected
starting salary /Pay rate for this role. This range may be adjusted based on
market conditions, location, and other relevant factors. The Company will
determine the final starting salary/Pay rate in consultation with the selected
candidate(s), in full compliance with applicable laws
