Staff Software Engineer, Security Engineering

Coalition Technologies

. Work with Product, Design and Engineering to turn high-level goals into iterative plans, shape scope, and build and refine prototypes quickly, contributing across the stack with depth in backend .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaLead💰 CA$158,400 - CA$226,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend engineering with a focus on designing and building distributed, event-driven systems and cloud-based services. Proven ability to lead technical vision, mentor engineers, and simplify complex systems while ensuring high standards of code quality and security.

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Backend EngineeringDistributed Systems DesignTechnical LeadershipTypeScript/Node.js ProficiencyAI-Assisted Development Workflows

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Hard Skills

Backend EngineeringDistributed SystemsEvent-Driven SystemsCloud-Based ServicesAPI Design and ImplementationCode ReviewsSecurity ConceptsMicroservices ArchitectureTesting and Reliability StandardsSimplifying Complex Systems

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationMentoringCollaborative Problem SolvingOutcome-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

AWSSQSKafkaCursorClaude

Industry Keywords

Security EngineeringTechnical VisionArchitectural Trade-OffsOn-Call RotationCoalition Security Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaScriptKafkaMicroservicesNode.jsTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with Product, Design and Engineering to turn high-level goals into iterative plans, shape scope, and build and refine prototypes quickly, contributing across the stack with depth in backend
Own the technical vision, architecture, and expansion of backend systems powering Coalition Control and contribute to other Coalition Security Products
Simplify systems spread across many microservices
Raise standards for code, code reviews, testing, and reliability
Use AI-assisted tools to gather context, define requirements, and accelerate code development
Lead the Control team of four engineers within a Security Engineering group of up to 15
Guide architectural trade-offs, provide code reviews, and mentor engineers
Partner with teams and departments across Coalition and own technical decisions and execution
Participate in an on-call rotation, approximately one week every eight weeks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a backend engineer designing and building distributed, event-driven systems and cloud-based services in production, ideally with tools like SQS or Kafka on AWS
Demonstrated technical leadership, including influencing architecture, setting standards, mentoring other engineers, and collaborating effectively across teams
Strong proficiency in a modern backend language and framework
Comfort with TypeScript/Node.js
Strong, hands-on use of AI-assisted development workflows, including tools like Cursor and Claude
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs, as well as integrating with third-party APIs or platforms
Track record of taking complex existing systems and making them simpler and easier to evolve
Solid understanding of security concepts and practices
Clear, direct communication and a practical, outcome-oriented approach to problem solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible PTO
Annual home office stipend and WeWork access
Mental & physical health wellness programs like Headspace, Lumino, and more!
Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement