Tech Lead / Back-End Developer

BIMM is booming, so we're looking for an experienced Lead Back End Developer to join our team!

As we observe a hybrid model, this role will require you to be in office at BIMM HQ (Distillery District) up to 2 days per week.

BIMM is a Toronto-based agency that lives at the intersection of data, technology, and creativity to provide clients with high-performing campaigns and digital products that shape connected customer experiences. We've helped our clients implement fully integrated CRM customer journeys, built robust digital experiences, and created national loyalty programs with decades of experience in sectors of automotive, financial, telco and retail.

We are creative realists, which means our ideas and solutions are grounded in the realities of our clients' business. Our Technology department is a 50+ person distributed team of Developers, QA, and Architects delivering amazing digital products on a leading-edge technology stack.

As a back-end team lead, you will work cross-functionally with the product team, front-end engineers, architects, and QA. You will work with and help mentor other back-end engineers, help architect solutions to problems, and communicate with leadership about the needs of your team.

At the same time, you know when to ask for help and don't let silly pride or ego get in the way, because even as a team lead you are part of a bigger team.

"We are on the hunt for people who have an innovative mindset (you still dream of that moonshot project, but are currently working on your side-gig)! 7+ years of relevant software engineering experience with server-side frameworks and languages

• 3+ years of Node.js experience
• Prior experience as a team lead or a lead architect supporting several developers
• Prior experience with a variety of tools used to perform unit testing, automated builds, and source control
• Experience working with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• You can demonstrate experience from at least one large scale project
• AWS knowledge - ideally some certifications or equivalent experience
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code
• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components
• Ensuring optimal performance of the backend services and responsiveness to front-end requests
• Close collaboration with front-end developers and architects
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support
• Documenting backend processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports
• Computer Science Degree

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines preferably GitHub Actions

Spend your birthday any way you'd like, as long as it's not at the office. Extra day off to enjoy every summer holiday and a week-long end-of-year break. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive health & dental benefits plan with an Employee Assistance Program. A lil BIMM bonus to build your bank.

Our social committee plans BIMM bashes,Tasty Thursdays and quarterly outings like candle making workshops, board game nights, Jays games and cooking classes. Our summer and holiday parties are quite memorable as well! We observe a hybrid working model in our beautiful dog-friendly office located in the Distillery District, stuffed with snacks.

Growth: BIMM is part of kyu collective which gives our employees access to the network's resources, training, offices, and more. We also prioritize your personal and professional development with opportunities like on-site Lunch n' Learns, conferences and online courses.