We are looking to hire Senior Backend Developer in Montreal / Toronto/ Mississauga (any one location) (Hybrid)- 2 days a week immediately who has experience in Microservices, Typescript & NodeJS
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer to architect and build scalable microservices. You must be able to quickly grasp complex business domains and translate them into robust technical solutions.
Key Requirements
- Deep TypeScript Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of TypeScript and advanced typing patterns.
- Microservices: Proven experience architecting and operating distributed systems at scale.
- Rapid Domain Acquisition: Ability to quickly learn new business concepts and model them effectively.
- Behavior-Driven Development (BDD): Hands-on experience using BDD to align code with business requirements.
- Leadership: Capable of mentoring engineers and setting technical standards.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in translating architectural visions into robust, scalable, and maintainable code. You will work closely with our Solution Architects, contributing to the design and implementation of our next-generation solutions, with a strong emphasis on TypeScript. If you are passionate about building high-quality backend systems and enjoy collaborating on technical strategy, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and deploy high-quality backend services and APIs using TypeScript.
- Collaborate with Solution Architects to implement modern architectural patterns (e.g., hexagonal architecture, event-driven design) in code.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
- Contribute to the design and development of scalable and resilient systems.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in production and development environments.
- Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to deploy and manage services.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging backend technologies and trends, particularly in the TypeScript ecosystem.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience in backend development.
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript, including its advanced features and type system.
- Hands-on experience with Node.js and associated frameworks (e.g., Express, NestJS).
- Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Understanding of modern architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and practices.
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of asynchronous messaging patterns (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Experience with GraphQL.
- Understanding of DevSecOps principles.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies for integration purposes.
We are looking for developers who are not only proficient coders but also understand the architectural implications of their work and can contribute to building technically sound and forward-thinking solutions. If you are excited by the prospect of shaping the future of our backend systems with TypeScript.