TextNow, Inc.
Software Developer - Backend (Labs)
Waterloo, ON · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$113k-$162kDetected 16 days ago
GoPHPBackend DevelopmentAWSKubernetesCI/CDAPI DevelopmentData AnalysisLoad TestingLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- We believe that communication belongs to everyone.
- TextNow is redefining how people connect by combining simplicity, intelligence, and accessibility.
- We're a team of curious builders using technology to make communication more affordable and powerful for millions of users every day.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and sustain high-performance, scalable backend services using Go microservices and modern cloud-native tooling.
- Lead architectural modernization and modularization to improve scalability, observability, and developer velocity.
- Define and own the entire lifecycle of your systems: API design, data modeling, deployment (CI/CD), live-traffic monitoring, integration and load testing, telemetry & data analysis, experiment design (A/B tests), and continuous iteration.
- Influence and evolve our architecture: propose and lead initiatives to decompose monoliths, migrate legacy code, build shared frameworks and reusable service components
- evaluate new backend technologies and lead their adoption.
- Partner closely with product, mobile, and data teams to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences across all platforms.
- Drive technical discussions, mentor developers, and influence strategic direction across backend and infrastructure domains.
- A technical leader with the ability to create and lead roadmaps/initiatives that align to high-level business objectives.
- Influence and evolve our architecture: propose and lead initiatives to decompose monoliths, migrate legacy code, build shared frameworks and reusable service components; evaluate new backend technologies and lead their adoption.
- API design, data modeling, deployment (CI/CD), live-traffic monitoring, integration and load testing, telemetry & data analysis, experiment design (A/B tests), and continuous iteration.
Requirements
- Proven track record of architecting modular, maintainable, and high-performance microservices.
- Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Argo CD, Protobuf, CI/CD pipelines, and auto-scaling architectures.
- Experience using AI and automation to improve developer velocity, reliability, or system intelligence.
Compensation
- The expected base salary range for this role is:
- Canada Intermediate: CAD $113,400 - $162,000 annually
- Canada Senior: CAD $158,000 - 207,000 annually
- Canada Staff: CAD $200,400 - 248,000 annually
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
- Deep expertise in Go, with additional experience in PHP for legacy systems is a bonus
Equal opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
- Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our Talent Team.
- TextNow Candidate Policy
- By submitting an application to TextNow, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with the TextNow Candidate Policy
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