Staff or Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Staff (or Senior) Software Engineer (Backend - Node.js)
Location: Toronto, Canada (Remote)

Our client is a California-based company at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses and individuals. They are seeking a seasoned Staff (or Senior) Software Engineer to join their team. Their culture emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and a strong commitment to quality.

Role Overview:
Our client is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to design and build robust backend systems using Node.js. They are seeking someone who can drive architectural decisions, ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and secure, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of backend services, APIs, and distributed systems using Node.js.

• Define and drive the architecture of complex systems, ensuring best practices in scalability, performance, and security.

• Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to deliver features that meet business and technical requirements.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Conduct code reviews, ensure code quality, and enforce engineering standards across the team.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of services.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies, integrating them into the development process where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on backend development.

• Expertise in Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express, Koa).

• Strong architectural skills, with experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed systems.

• Proficient in building RESTful APIs, microservices, and working with databases (both SQL and NoSQL).

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including code reviews, CI/CD, testing, and documentation.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React or Angular.

• Previous experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements.