Intermediate Backend Developer - Remote Opportunity in Canada

Join Novoed as a Principal Backend Engineer and lead the development of innovative backend systems that power our cutting-edge educational technology solutions. In this fully remote role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable backend architectures. Your expertise will be pivotal in driving the technical direction and enhancing the performance of our platforms.

About Us:At Atolio, we pride ourselves on being a fully remote and well-funded startup, founded by industry veterans from Splunk and PagerDuty. Our mission is to revolutionize access to organizational knowledge, making it instantly available across various applications, services, and platforms. As an early-series startup, we leverage advanced machine learning and AI to tackle some of the most intricate challenges in enterprise search, including indexing, retrieval, and multi-cloud scaling (AWS, GCP, Azure). Our collaborative culture, state-of-the-art tools, and extensive benefits create an environment where innovation and creativity flourish.About the Role:In the capacity of a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing distributed backend services deployed in Kubernetes across AWS, GCP, or Azure, facilitating enterprise-grade applications integrated with services like Okta. You will also be responsible for constructing scalable, cloud-native systems using Golang. This role is perfect for those who excel in dynamic, uncertain environments, enjoy tackling intricate infrastructure and systems challenges, and possess excellent communication skills in a fully remote setting.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, cloud-native backend services using Golang within a modern microservices architecture.Utilizing a profound understanding of computer science principles, including algorithms, data structures, operating systems, and distributed systems to address complex, real-world challenges.Deploying and managing services in Kubernetes across AWS, GCP, or Azure, with an emphasis on reliability, observability, and performance.Integrating with enterprise systems and security protocols, including SSO/IdP providers like Okta, to facilitate large-scale deployments.Leading projects from inception to execution.Overseeing the architecture and design of new product features and services.Collaborating across teams to define technical requirements, design architecture, and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced startup environment.Working across the stack as needed, particularly at the intersection of backend services and other infrastructure layers.What We Seek:A solid grasp of core computer science principles, including algorithms, data structures, operating systems, distributed systems, networking, and concurrent programming.5+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining highly scalable cloud-native applications.

Grafana Labs creates open-source observability tools trusted by millions worldwide. Organizations like NASA, Minecraft HQ, and Wimbledon rely on our Grafana dashboards and LGTM Stack to monitor systems and gain insights. The stack covers metrics, logs, and traces, and is available through Grafana Cloud or as a self-managed enterprise solution. The company operates with a remote-first mindset and a culture built on transparency, autonomy, and open-source values. Team members work collaboratively across the globe and are encouraged to make a meaningful impact at every level. Role overview This Senior Backend Engineer role focuses on the Session Replay team, which is building a new product for Grafana Cloud. The product allows customers to see real user experiences during incidents by linking frontend signals, such as errors, performance data, and synthetic checks, to detailed session-level information. The aim is to help teams investigate production issues more quickly and with greater confidence. This position is remote within Canada, with a preference for candidates in Eastern or Central time zones. What you will work on Connecting frontend observability signals to backend systems Processing and storing large volumes of backend data Supporting debugging workflows that span multiple products Implementing privacy and access controls for sensitive session data Optimizing performance and managing costs at scale The project is in its early stages, so contributions will shape the architecture and core features of session capture. The team is also exploring columnar and analytical approaches to handle high volumes of session data efficiently. Our approach Grafana Labs encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. If this role is of interest but not every requirement is met, consider applying. Curiosity and a willingness to learn are highly valued.

Principal Software Engineer - Backend Infrastructure (Remote)Are you a visionary technical leader eager to shape the future of financial infrastructure? As a Principal Software Engineer at mlabs, you will play an instrumental role in developing cutting-edge backend systems that support secure and resilient financial operations. This remote-first position offers the flexibility of working from anywhere in Canada, with a preference for candidates in Eastern Standard Time (EST).Join a dynamic team of experts specializing in blockchain technology, cryptography, and security, and take the lead in designing and scaling our backend infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will not only write code but also define technical strategy and oversee critical projects from inception to deployment.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure backend services and APIs.Architect and refine databases, microservices, and system integrations.Manage essential projects through their entire lifecycle, ensuring high performance and reliability.Diagnose and solve complex performance issues at scale.Enhance CI/CD processes and observability across teams.Collaborate closely with product and security teams to align technical execution with business objectives.Mentor and guide senior engineers, promoting best practices and high-level technical discussions.Make significant architectural decisions and uphold engineering standards throughout the organization.

Join AECOM as a Principal Engineer in our Tunnel Practice, where you will lead innovative projects that shape the future of infrastructure across Canada. In this role, you will leverage your extensive expertise to design and implement tunnel engineering solutions that meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals and contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient tunnel systems.

At Affirm, we are revolutionizing the credit landscape, making it more transparent and user-friendly. Our mission empowers consumers with the flexibility to buy now and pay later, free from hidden fees and compounding interest.Our Engineering team is the backbone of Affirm’s mission, dedicated to crafting reliable, high-performance, and scalable solutions that impact every aspect of our business. Whether we’re developing innovative payment methods, ensuring our platforms meet industry-leading scalability, or creating seamless customer service experiences, we focus on tackling complex challenges with exceptional engineering prowess.About the TeamThe Growth Platform Engineering team is responsible for building the essential systems and tools that drive user acquisition, engagement, and lifecycle growth at Affirm. Our platform facilitates personalized communications, intelligent experimentation, and scalable services that enable customers to discover and embrace Affirm’s offerings.We work in close collaboration with Product, Data Science, and Experience teams to design APIs, event-driven services, and experimentation frameworks that reach millions of customers across numerous merchants. The work of this team directly influences customer interactions with Affirm and fuels our long-term growth strategy.Your ResponsibilitiesLead your team in achieving quarterly goals by navigating ambiguity and solving complex, open-ended problems while ensuring team support throughout project delivery.Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics during the product development lifecycle, participating in ideation, clarifying technical constraints, and making informed decisions that account for risks and trade-offs.Proactively identify and advocate for solutions to project, process, technology, or business challenges.Oversee the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts by establishing and tracking metrics, escalating issues when necessary, and supporting ongoing maintenance and on-call responsibilities.Promote a culture of quality and ownership within your team by setting and enhancing code review and design standards, and advocating for these practices through documentation and technical presentations.Mentor and develop team talent by providing constructive feedback and leading by example.Qualifications We SeekA minimum of 4 years of experience in designing, developing, and launching scalable backend systems using programming languages such as Python or Kotlin.

At TextNow, we believe that communication should be accessible to everyone. We are pioneering a new way for individuals to connect, merging simplicity, intelligence, and affordability. Our team is composed of innovative builders who leverage technology to empower millions of users with cost-effective communication solutions every day.As a Backend Software Developer, your role will extend beyond mere service creation; you will be instrumental in shaping the systems, architecture, and tooling that underpin our services. Our Technical Staff members are expected to blend leadership with hands-on coding to maximize opportunities for impact. The ability to think strategically while also engaging with intricate details is essential. You will take technical ownership of pivotal backend domains and collaborate across mobile, web, and data to develop systems that are faster, smarter, and more reliable.AI and automation are integral to our development processes. You'll utilize these technologies to expedite development, enhance performance, swiftly identify and resolve issues, and continuously elevate the standard for backend development excellence.We are seeking Technical Staff members at various levels (intermediate/senior/staff+). Whether you're a seasoned developer ready to lead complex systems or an early-career developer eager to advance, we will tailor your title and responsibilities according to your experience and impact.This position promises to create significant impact at scale. You will influence how TextNow constructs and manages its backend systems, employing AI and automation to streamline development, enhance decision-making, and provide seamless experiences for millions of users globally.

Join Grafana Labs, a trailblazer in open-source innovation, as a Backend Engineer for Mimir. With over 20 million global users relying on our powerful Grafana visualization tool, you will be at the forefront of monitoring diverse applications, from beekeeping to climate science. Our distinctive dashboards have gained visibility in high-profile venues, including NASA launches, Minecraft headquarters, Wimbledon, and the Tour de France. We empower over 3,000 organizations, including industry giants like Bloomberg, JPMorgan Chase, and eBay, to fine-tune their observability strategies using the robust Grafana LGTM Stack, available as Grafana Cloud or Grafana Enterprise Stack, both offering scalable metrics with Grafana Mimir, logs with Grafana Loki, and traces through Grafana Tempo.As we rapidly scale, we remain committed to our core values: a rich open-source heritage, a collaborative global culture, and a passion for impactful work. Our environment thrives on innovation, driven by transparency, autonomy, and mutual trust.If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the career-defining role you’ve been searching for.This is a fully remote position. We welcome candidates in Canadian time zones.Discover Grafana Cloud:Grafana Cloud is our flexible observability platform, seamlessly integrating metrics, logs, traces, and profiles with Grafana. It enables our clients to leverage premier open-source observability tools, such as Prometheus, Mimir, Loki, Tempo, and Pyroscope, simplifying the complexities of installation, maintenance, and scaling their observability stack.The Databases team is responsible for the telemetry databases, including Mimir for metrics, Loki for logs, Tempo for traces, and Pyroscope for profiles. These databases are provided as a hosted service in Grafana Cloud and as on-premise solutions with Grafana Enterprise Metrics, Grafana Enterprise Logs, and Grafana Enterprise Traces.

Join elastic as a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Search Relevance, focused on Elasticsearch. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and enhancement of search algorithms and relevance tuning mechanisms to improve user experience across our product offerings. You will collaborate with a team of talented engineers and product managers to design innovative solutions that leverage the power of Elasticsearch.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement advanced search algorithms.Optimize and enhance search relevance features within the Elasticsearch stack.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate search functionalities into various applications.Conduct performance analysis and optimize search efficiency.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of excellence.

About MegaportAt Megaport, we redefine the technology landscape. As the global frontrunner in Network as a Service (NaaS), we have revolutionized how businesses connect with cloud services, data centers, and each other. Proudly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, we partner with renowned tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, and IBM. With our headquarters in Brisbane and a diverse team of over 400 professionals across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, we foster a collaborative, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable work environment.Our Team CultureOur team consists of innovative problem solvers, creative thinkers, and dedicated engineers who are passionate about technology. Here, culture is not merely a decorative poster; it is an ethos where collaboration supersedes hierarchy, curiosity drives our progress, and every voice is valued. While we take our goals seriously, we manage to keep a light-hearted spirit. Our global vision requires seamless teamwork across time zones, and we trust our colleagues to deliver outstanding results without compromising our core values. Most importantly, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.We are dedicated to enhancing diversity in the tech industry and encourage applicants from all walks of life. If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity, we urge you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement.Your RoleAs a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will be a respected leader within our engineering team. Your passion lies in creating products that delight customers. You will take full ownership of your work, adeptly managing technical debt while enhancing user experience and adding innovative features. You will thrive in an environment that embraces cutting-edge technology and offers a platform to share your expertise among like-minded individuals in a no-ego team. Join us at Megaport, where technology is at our core and where we work in an exciting domain.

Wavelo is a pioneering SaaS company dedicated to simplifying the telecommunications experience. Our innovative software solutions empower communication service providers (CSPs) to modernize their operations, enhancing customer value and accelerating growth. As a proud member of Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX, TSX: TC)—one of the world's leading Internet services companies—Wavelo benefits from exceptional resources and talent. We adopt a people-centric approach emphasizing respect, trust, and flexibility. Our remote-first culture allows you to work from anywhere with an internet connection! The impact of our work is significant and transformative. If you find this opportunity enticing, we encourage you to apply! About the Role We are on the lookout for a driven Principal Engineer specializing in Platform Engineering who is passionate about learning, knowledge sharing, and leveraging new technologies to tackle complex challenges. In this role, you will define technical strategies and deliver robust platform capabilities that enhance Wavelo's speed to market, operational efficiency, and scalability, with an emphasis on environment automation, CI/CD maturity, reliability and observability, and developer experience. This position is ideal for someone who excels in navigating ambiguous challenges, aligns technical initiatives with business goals, and consistently uplifts engineering standards across teams. You will collaborate closely with Infrastructure/DevOps teams and cross-functional stakeholders to minimize dependencies and drive significant improvements through delivery and reliability metrics such as DORA metrics, incident reduction, and toil minimization. This is a remote opportunity for candidates located in Canada.

Senior Backend Software EngineerProcurify is an innovative AI-driven platform specializing in procurement and accounts payable automation tailored for mid-market organizations. Our mission is to empower businesses to take charge of their spending and achieve significant savings.We are seeking a pragmatic and insightful engineering leader to drive the scalability of our platform, refine our development practices, and cultivate a high-performing team.Role OverviewAs a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the product vision and technical framework of the core engine that supports the Procurify platform. Collaborating closely with our leadership team and skilled engineers, you will tackle complex technical challenges and deliver high-quality code.Your responsibilities will encompass leading major technical initiatives that have a substantial impact on performance, reliability, and scalability of our server-side systems. Building strong relationships across engineering teams, mentoring junior technical leaders, and contributing to broader strategic goals will be key aspects of this role. We are on the lookout for entrepreneurial individuals who are eager to challenge conventional norms and make meaningful contributions.Key Responsibilities:Lead Technical Strategy & Architecture: Drive architectural decisions that align with product strategies and provide critical technical insights to the leadership team. Collaborate with your team on technical designs to ensure they adhere to best practices while enhancing our backend implementations.Design & Ship Scalable APIs and Services: Utilize your expertise to develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Python and Django, ensuring high standards of quality and maintainability.Mentor & Elevate the Team: Guide technical leaders at Procurify, actively engaging in code reviews and architectural discussions, while providing constructive feedback to elevate the overall team performance.Design & Optimize Data Systems: Contribute to the design and optimization of our database systems, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.

Our Mission at DotmaticsAt Dotmatics, we are convinced that the integration of science, data, and informed decision-making is essential for driving innovation forward.Our comprehensive portfolio encompasses cutting-edge solutions including Luma, LumaLab Connect, ELN Platform, Graphpad Prism, Geneious, SnapGene, Protein Metrics, OMIQ, FCS Express, LabArchives, NQuery, EasyPanel, MStar, SoftGenetics, and Virscidian.Join Us in Shaping the Future of ScienceWe envision a revolutionary Lab of the Future that will redefine the landscape of scientific research.We have developed the most extensive digital science platform globally, featuring best-in-class software applications utilized by over 2 million scientists. These applications coexist within a unified ecosystem, powered by a flexible and robust enterprise data platform. This is not mere static data; it represents dynamic, multi-dimensional decision-making.To achieve tomorrow's breakthroughs, scientific enterprises require enhanced effectiveness. Time is of the essence—illness and ecological challenges do not wait. We are relentless in our vision because the moment for innovation is now.Collaborative Team EnvironmentOur global team of over 800 professionals is dedicated to assisting customers in more than 180 countries. Together with our community of scientific users, we are accelerating scientific innovation to create a healthier, cleaner, and safer world.As a member of our collaborative global team, your contributions will have a meaningful impact, driving scientific progress and discovery. We provide a dynamic, remote-friendly environment that emphasizes integrity and collaboration, enabling you to thrive. Dotmatics is a company founded by scientists, for scientists. Together, we are the largest cloud-based scientific research R&D platform globally, and we need your expertise to continue our growth and pioneering efforts. Our Core Values: Science Driven. Customer Centric. Better Together.

About AlphaSense: AlphaSense is the trusted partner of the world's leading organizations, providing them with the market intelligence they need to make informed decisions. Our platform leverages advanced AI technology to deliver critical insights from a diverse range of public and private content, including equity research, company filings, event transcripts, expert calls, news, trade journals, and proprietary research. The 2024 acquisition of Tegus by AlphaSense enhances our mission to empower professionals with AI-driven market intelligence. This collaboration will drive growth and innovation, expanding our content offerings and enabling users to extract deeper insights from thousands of data sources. Trusted by over 6,000 enterprise clients, including a significant portion of the S&P 500, AlphaSense, founded in 2011, operates globally with over 2,000 employees across various offices, including in the U.S., U.K., Finland, India, Singapore, Canada, and Ireland. Join us on this exciting journey!About the Team:Our Product & Engineering team embodies a culture of innovation and collaboration, continuously improving our technology platform. We provide a vibrant work atmosphere where employees can grow and excel while developing groundbreaking solutions that redefine AI and search.At AlphaSense, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee feels appreciated and empowered to express their authentic selves.About the Role: We are in search of a Principal Software Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and reliability of our global financial data extraction and normalization platform. This system processes various filing formats (HTML, PDF, APIs, spreadsheets), utilizing a blend of AI and deterministic methods to extract and standardize financial data. Our goal is to deliver reliable and traceable outputs at scale to our financial services teams and clients.This role is crucial in managing the self-sourcing and extraction foundation utilized by multiple teams across the organization. Currently, human validation acts as a safety mechanism. Your objective will be to systematically minimize human reliance by enhancing system accuracy, confidence, and trust, while maintaining speed and scalability.

At PointClickCare, we are driven by a straightforward mission: to empower healthcare providers to deliver outstanding care. As a prominent health technology firm, led by its founders and privately owned, we encourage our workforce to challenge the status quo, innovate, and influence the future of healthcare.With the most extensive dataset in long-term and post-acute care and a Marketplace featuring over 400 integrated partners, our platform supports more than 30,000 provider organizations, significantly impacting millions of lives. We reinvest a substantial portion of our revenue into research and development, ensuring that our team members have the necessary tools to innovate and leave a lasting legacy. Recognized by Forbes as a leading private cloud company and celebrated as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer flexibility, opportunities for growth, and meaningful work.At PointClickCare, we enable our employees to be the architects of an intelligent healthcare future; one that prioritizes human connections and is propelled by AI to foster significant and enduring transformations. Our team leverages AI as a springboard for creativity, productivity, and informed decision-making. By embedding AI tools into our daily processes, we enhance collaboration, improve outcomes, and empower every team member to maximize their influence. This journey begins with our recruitment strategies, where we identify AI talent that aligns with our mission, and continues with our commitment to continuous learning and development to foster innovation throughout our workforce.Join us in revolutionizing healthcare — not just to survive, but to thrive. To discover more about PointClickCare, explore our Life at PointClickCare page and connect with us on Glassdoor and LinkedIn.

Role Overview Optro is hiring a Senior Software Engineer I focused on AI Governance. This remote position is open to candidates across Canada. The role centers on building AI solutions that meet internal governance policies and industry standards. What You Will Do Develop and improve AI systems with a strong focus on compliance and responsible practices Work closely with team members to ensure projects align with governance requirements Apply technical expertise to solve complex problems in AI development Who We’re Looking For Experience building AI or machine learning solutions Familiarity with governance policies or standards related to AI Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Comfort working remotely with a distributed team Location This is a remote role based in Canada.

Wavelo is a cutting-edge SaaS company dedicated to simplifying telecom operations. We deliver versatile software solutions that modernize the way communication service providers (CSPs) operate, enabling them to enhance value, prioritize customer experience, and accelerate their growth. As a proud member of Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX, TSX: TC)—one of the globe's premier Internet services firms—Wavelo enjoys exceptional resources and talent. Our people-first philosophy is grounded in respect, trust, and flexibility. We believe that accommodating our employees leads to collective success. This is why most of our positions are remote-first, allowing you to work from anywhere with internet connectivity! The transformative work we undertake truly impacts lives. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! About the Opportunity We are on the lookout for a proactive Principal Engineer specializing in Platform Engineering who is passionate about learning, knowledge sharing, and leveraging new technologies to tackle complex challenges. In this role, you will establish the technical direction and provide robust platform capabilities that enhance Wavelo's speed of delivery, operational ease, and scalability—focusing particularly on environment automation, CI/CD maturity, reliability and observability, and developer experience. This position is tailored for someone who excels in navigating ambiguous problem spaces, aligns technical investments with business objectives, and continually raises the engineering standards across teams. You will collaborate closely with Infrastructure / DevOps teams and cross-functional stakeholders to minimize “coordination as a dependency” (for instance, transforming environment creation into a configuration task rather than a coordination challenge) and drive measurable enhancements utilizing delivery and reliability metrics such as DORA metrics, incident reduction, and toil reduction. This is a remote opportunity for candidates located in Canada.

About BetrFounded in 2022 by Joey Levy and Jake Paul, Betr has created the world's first real money gaming super app. In September 2023, we launched Betr Picks, which quickly ascended to become one of the top fantasy sports pick 'em products in the U.S., now available in 34 states. By September 2025, we introduced Betr Social Sportsbook and Betr Arcade, with the former being one of the industry's fastest-growing products, currently operational in 32 states. Betr Arcade has rapidly established itself as a leading skills-based gaming platform and is live in 38 states. Our upcoming Betr Social Casino, soft-launched in February 2026, will soon be available in 28 states, alongside our prediction markets launching in 2026. With a community of one million paying users, Betr is recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies within the industry.We also take pride in being the most followed sports gaming company globally on social media, with 24/7 original content produced by Betr Media, our in-house media division.Betr is supported by prestigious investors including Fuel Venture Capital, Aliya Capital Partners, IA Sports Ventures, FinSight Ventures, Florida Funders, Harmony Partners, 8vc, and others.About the Role:We are in search of a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Integration Team at Betr, a dynamic and rapidly expanding sports betting and daily fantasy sports enterprise. This pivotal team serves as the backbone of our platform—ingesting odds feeds from various providers, managing essential data pipelines, and ensuring flawless integration across all system components.From your first day, you will take ownership of significant technical domains, work with advanced sports betting technologies, and tackle intricate challenges related to distributed systems at scale.This role is fully remote, but candidates must reside in Canada and possess legal authorization to work in the country.

As a Principal Experience Engineer at Precisely International Jobs, the focus is on shaping standout user experiences for customers across Canada. This position leads efforts to improve design and technology approaches, working closely with teams from different disciplines to boost satisfaction and engagement. Role overview This role calls for deep expertise in user experience design and engineering. The Principal Experience Engineer helps set product direction, making sure interfaces are intuitive and seamless. Collaboration is key, as is the ability to guide decisions that impact the overall customer journey. What you will do Work with cross-functional teams to define and implement strategies that improve user experiences Apply advanced knowledge of UX design and engineering to influence product development Mentor junior engineers and support their growth Help establish and refine best practices within the organization Requirements Extensive experience in user experience design and engineering Strong collaboration skills for working with diverse teams Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers Track record of contributing to best practices in a technology-driven environment