Backend Software Engineer - Remote

Tucows is a remote-first backend engineering role for Canada, building open‑internet products across domains, Ting, and Wavelo.

Collaborate with frontend developers to define clear and consistent API endpoints, request/response formats, and data contracts.

Design and optimize database schemas, write performant SQL queries, and ensure data integrity and reliability.

Continuously improve code quality, performance, and maintainability through thoughtful design and refactoring.

Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests to ensure system reliability and stability.

Participate in code reviews, share constructive feedback, and help foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

5+ years of experience as a backend software engineer or in a similar role.

Proficiency in Python or Go, or experience with similar modern backend languages.

Hands‑on experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.

Solid understanding of web technologies, protocols, and standards ( REST, JSON, XML).

Comfortable working in agile environments using Jira or similar tools.

Experience collaborating in a remote, distributed team environment.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization/orchestration tools such as Docker Swarm, Nomad, or Kubernetes.

Knowledge of API security standards, token management, and access control mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, OpenAPI, etc.).

Familiarity with networking, Linux system administration, and infrastructure operations.

Base salary $93,600–$104,000 CAD for Canadian residents. Tucows offers a total rewards package that includes fair compensation, generous benefits, flexible work, and a culture that values open internet innovation.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

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