Software Engineer Backend - (Remote - Canada)

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Requirements:

• 3+ years of back-end development experience, with expertise in Node.js and backend frameworks like Nest.js or Express.js.
• Experience in designing and maintaining microservices architectures and contributing to full-stack development.
• Proficiency in database management, schema design, performance tuning, and indexing for large-scale distributed databases.
• Experience with message-driven architectures, using tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and automation of deployment and scaling.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Expertise in cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda) and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Familiarity with containerized microservices using Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a passion for continuous learning.
• B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and microservices using Node.js, Kubernetes, and related technologies.
• Lead projects across the stack, focusing on backend components and collaborating with front-end developers for full-stack solutions.
• Manage and optimize distributed databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Build and maintain APIs (RESTful, gRPC, or GraphQL) and integrate third-party services, ensuring security, performance, and scalability.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, leading complex, multi-person projects to successful completion.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership to align technical solutions with business goals.