ShyftLabs
Senior Backend Developer
Toronto, Ontario · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$140kDetected 126 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonNode.jsDistributed SystemsCode ReviewGitSQLAWSGCPDockerPlatform EngineeringGraphQLRESTKafkaMachine LearningData EngineeringLLMsAgileERPCommunicationAdaptability
About the role
- This role sits at the intersection of platform engineering, system integrations, and intelligent product development, and will play a key role in shaping how our products evolve.
- The ideal candidate combines strong backend and frontend engineering skills with experience in distributed systems, integrations, and scalable architectures.
Responsibilities
- Design and development of scalable, service-based architectures (front-end and back-end), while remaining hands-on in coding and delivery
- Architect and implement system integrations across internal services and third-party platforms (REST, GraphQL, event streams, webhooks, ETL pipelines)
- Collaborate with Product to translate business requirements into technical solutions, defining scope, complexity, and dependencies
- Drive development across teams for services built in Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python
- Design and maintain API contracts, data models, and integration patterns to ensure consistency and reliability across systems
- Build and optimize secure, high-performance, and highly available systems
- Partner with architects to define system design, integration strategies, and reusable frameworks
- Lead code reviews, approve merges, and mentor engineers across teams
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive resolution across distributed systems
- Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of feature development-from design through deployment and monitoring
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building scalable, production-grade software systems across front-end and back-end
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Strong expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript
- Proven experience with Node.js and GraphQL (required)
- Strong proficiency with tools and technologies such as Python, Docker, Git, SQL, and cloud-native architectures
- Hands-on experience with GCP or AWS services (e.g., S3, CloudFront, EC2, RDS, Lambda, Batch)
- Experience designing and implementing system integrations (microservices, third-party APIs, event-driven architectures, messaging systems like Kafka/SQS)
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, system architecture, and data flow design
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly
- Experience working in Agile/Kanban environments and a strong understanding of the SDLC
Nice to have
- Experience with data platforms, data pipelines, or analytics systems
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing
- Experience designing multi-tenant or enterprise-grade SaaS platforms
- Background in integration-heavy environments (e.g., ERP, financial systems, external data providers)
- Why You'll Love Working at ShyftLabs
- At ShyftLabs, your work matters.
- We're a growing data product company making a big impact with Fortune 500 clients and as we scale, you'll have the chance to shape solutions, influence strategy, and grow your career alongside us.
Skills
- About ShyftLabs
- Access extensive learning and development resources to keep leveling up your skills.
- Inclusion at ShyftLabs
Compensation
- Why You'll Love Working at ShyftLabs
- At ShyftLabs, your work matters.
- We're a growing data product company making a big impact with Fortune 500 clients and as we scale, you'll have the chance to shape solutions, influence strategy, and grow your career alongside us.
- Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid model with three days per week in our Toronto office.
- Downtown Toronto Office: Work in the heart of the city.
Benefits
- We cover 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and your dependents which means no out-of-pocket costs.
- Growth & Learning: Access extensive learning and development resources to keep leveling up your skills.
- We encourage applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, and nationality to apply.
Equal opportunity
- If you require accommodation during the interview process, let us know and we'll be happy to support you.
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