Are you passionate about building scalable backend systems that power millions of users globally?
Do you love working with modern tech stacks — Node.js, Java, AWS — and leading high-performing teams?
If so, we want to hear from you!
We’re hiring on behalf of a leading global design and engineering software company — an organization whose platforms are used by architects, engineers, and creators around the world to design the future. With an innovative culture and a strong commitment to technology excellence, they are continuously transforming how industries build, create, and solve complex challenges.
We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help design, build, and scale powerful APIs and microservices that fuel their next-generation platforms. You’ll play a critical role in shaping backend architecture, making key technical decisions, and mentoring a talented team.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Designing and developing robust, scalable REST APIs using Node.js, Java, and TypeScript.
- Building secure microservices in a modern AWS cloud environment.
- Leading technical design discussions and guiding engineers across interconnected platforms.
- Driving performance, security, and reliability improvements across all backend services.
- Implementing best practices for logging, monitoring, and application health using tools like NewRelic, DynaTrace, and Splunk.
- Collaborating closely with product managers, architects, and DevOps to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
What You'll Bring:
- 7–10 years of backend development experience with expertise in Node.js, Java, and TypeScript.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud technologies.
- Expertise in building and securing RESTful APIs and familiarity with SOA and microservices architectures.
- Experience working with NoSQL databases and high-availability systems.
- Familiarity with observability tools and building highly available, production-ready applications.
- Ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and influence technical direction.
- Bonus points for experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, or event-driven systems (Kafka, etc.).
Why Join?
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized innovator in design and engineering software.
- Fully remote role with flexibility.
- Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team building industry-leading technology.
- Initial 6-month contract with strong chances of extension.
- Competitive compensation and the ability to make a large-scale impact.
🚀 Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help build the future of design and engineering! 🚀
The target hiring compensation for this role is between 75/hr-85/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
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- Posted
- Apr 29, 2025
- Type
- Contract
- Level
- Mid-Senior
- Location
- Toronto
- Company
- Swoon
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