Senior Backend Developer - Sherbrooke

Position Name - Senior Backend Developer

Type of hiring - Subcon

Location - Montreal, QC or Toronto, ON or Mississauga, ON (Hybrid - 2 days a week)

We're looking for developers who not only write clean code but also understand architectural implications and contribute to building scalable, forward-thinking systems. If you're excited about shaping the future of backend engineering with TypeScript, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

We are hiring a Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Microservices, TypeScript, and Node.js. The ideal candidate will design and build scalable backend systems, quickly understand complex business domains, and translate them into robust, high-quality technical solutions.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in translating architectural visions into robust, scalable, and maintainable code. You will work closely with our Solution Architects, contributing to the design and implementation of our next-generation solutions, with a strong emphasis on TypeScript. If you are passionate about building high-quality backend systems and enjoy collaborating on technical strategy, we encourage you to apply.

Key Requirements

• Deep TypeScript Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of TypeScript and advanced typing patterns.
• Microservices: Proven experience architecting and operating distributed systems at scale.
• Rapid Domain Acquisition: Ability to quickly learn current business concepts and model them effectively.
• Behavior-Driven Development (BDD): Hands-on experience using BDD to align code with business requirements.
• Leadership: Capable of mentoring engineers and setting technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality backend services and APIs using TypeScript.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects to implement modern architectural patterns (e.g., hexagonal architecture, event-driven design) in code.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Contribute to the design and development of scalable and resilient systems.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in production and development environments.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to deploy and manage services.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging backend technologies and trends, particularly in the TypeScript ecosystem.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ Years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, including its advanced features and type system.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js and associated frameworks (e.g., Express, Nestjs).
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Understanding of modern architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and practices.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of asynchronous messaging patterns (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with GraphQL.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies for integration purposes.