A fast-growing, product-led start-up tech company is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join its highly collaborative, cross-functional team. This is a unique opportunity to build impactful systems from the ground up in an engineering-first environment where technology drives every decision. You'll play a key role in shaping scalable infrastructure and delivering best-in-class experiences for end users.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives on solving complex technical challenges, and wants to see their work make a real difference — quickly.

*******Please note that Sponsorship is not possible for this opportunity, you must have a valid work permit/residence permit to work in Canada*******

What You'll Be Doing

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable services, data models, and APIs that power core platform functionality
• Take full ownership of feature lifecycles — from technical design to deployment and ongoing maintenance
• Work closely with product, data, and design teams to deliver seamless, user-friendly experiences
• Build internal tools and infrastructure that improve team productivity and platform reliability
• Promote and implement engineering best practices, focusing on scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Contribute to the long-term technical roadmap and system architecture decisions

What We're Looking For

• 5–7 years of hands-on backend engineering experience, ideally in a product-centric or high-growth environment
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or similar
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS ECS
• Clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across teams
• Strong sense of ownership and a drive to build things that last
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Nice to Have

• Experience working with AWS infrastructure and cloud-native technologies
• Proficiency in Python (or a strong willingness to pick it up quickly)
• Startup or scale-up experience — resourceful, pragmatic, and able to operate independently

Why Join?

You'll be part of a company where engineering has a seat at the table. The team values technical craftsmanship, clean architecture, and collaborative problem-solving. If you're excited about building meaningful software in a culture that values autonomy, curiosity, and impact — this could be the right fit.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)

Experience Level: 5–7 years

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field