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Senior Backend Software Engineer

Canals

Build scalable backend systems at Canals as a Senior Software Engineer, working remotely across North and South America with product teams.

This senior-level engineer owns complex backend projects from planning through deployment. You will improve scalability, performance, and reliability while shaping product features for wholesale distributors. The work combines hands-on coding, technical guidance, and direct collaboration with product and customer teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engineer backend systems for scalability, performance, and reliability
  • Own complex projects from planning through deployment
  • Align engineering work with product and customer needs
  • Balance coding with technical direction for the team
  • Help shape Canals as customer adoption scales

Requirements:

  • Senior backend engineering experience building scalable systems
  • Experience developing high-performance systems
  • Ability to work independently in product-focused environments
  • Ownership of deliverables and high-standard project completion
  • Ability to guide engineers through reviews and architecture feedback

Bring backend engineering, project ownership, and technical guidance to Canals’ remote-first software platform for wholesale distributors.

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