At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable backend services while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Company: Join a dynamic tech company focused on customer satisfaction and innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving products and enhancing customer experiences.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in backend development with strong skills in Node.js and cloud services.
The predicted salary is between 123750 - 151250 $ per year.
The company is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join its Customer Focus Group (CFG)— a technical team that connects engineering with the commercial side of the product. CFG team members work across development, architecture, product, and customer-facing activities. The role involves understanding customer needs, translating them into product improvements, building new features, and solving urgent technical challenges. We’re looking for a strong backend engineer who can combine deep technical expertise with a broader product and customer perspective. The role has a strong focus on infrastructure, performance, scalability, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
- Develop new features based on customer and product requirements
- Work closely with customers to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions
- Investigate and resolve complex technical and production issues
- Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability
- Contribute to backend architecture and technical decision-making
- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases and support high-volume data processing
- Build and maintain cloud-based solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success teams
- Participate in code reviews, testing, CI/CD, and Agile development processes
- Take ownership of features from design and development through deployment and support
- Help improve the overall customer experience and product quality
Requirements
- Strong understanding of backend architecture, including microservices, API design, and design patterns
- Proficiency in Node.js / TypeScript or another relevant backend language
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience building and scaling systems for high-volume data processing
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Familiarity with cloud services such as serverless computing and managed databases
- 5+ years of backend development experience, preferably with customer-focused products
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience building performant, scalable solutions
- Experience with Agile development and CI/CD pipelines
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including working with globally distributed teams
Senior Backend Engineer employer: Commit
At Commit, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Senior Backend Engineer in Toronto, you'll not only have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology but also benefit from professional growth initiatives and a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a vibrant city life and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
