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Senior Backend Developer

Toronto, Ontario💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-24 → 2026-08-05

Core

Lead architecture, development, and optimization of enterprise-grade backend systems powering analytics, CRM, AI, and merchandising platforms.

Role type

Senior IC backend developer (Node.js, cloud)

Builds

Scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs, server-side systems, and backend services for web and mobile applications

Domain

Retail, analytics, CPG, AI (image recognition, computer vision)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Node.js, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server, Redis, AWS, Azure, Heroku, CI/CD, system architecture, API integration

Preferred skills

Docker, containerization, Angular, automated QA, AI-assisted development

Technologies

Node.js, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server, Redis, AWS, Azure, Heroku, Docker

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the design of server-side systems and backend services; Architect, build, and secure scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs; Lead backend development using Node.js and modern frameworks; Design, optimize, and manage relational and NoSQL databases; Lead architecture discussions, technical planning, and technology decisions; Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows; Lead testing, debugging, performance optimization, and scalability initiatives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship

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