Staff Software Engineer, Data

Solink

. Design and maintain backend systems and data infrastructure supporting high volumes of integrations and real-time events .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaLead💰 CA$138,445 - CA$173,056 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend system design and maintenance, with a strong focus on data infrastructure, real-time event handling, and serverless architecture. Proficient in managing projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive effective solutions and improve product performance.

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Backend System DesignNode.js DevelopmentAWS Lambda DeploymentSQL/NoSQL ExperienceAgile Project Management

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptTypeScriptSQLNoSQLElasticsearchDynamoDBData Pipeline DevelopmentServerless InfrastructureInfrastructure as CodeData Warehousing

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AWS VPCElastiCacheSQSKinesisCloudFormationAWS CDKTerraformJiraServerless FrameworkSnowflake

Industry Keywords

Software DevelopmentData InfrastructureReal-Time EventsAgile CeremoniesInformation SecurityCybersecurity Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCyber SecurityDynamoDBElasticSearchJavaScriptNode.jsNoSQLReactSQLTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and maintain backend systems and data infrastructure supporting high volumes of integrations and real-time events
Contribute to backend and frontend development using Node.js, React, and Serverless frameworks
Drive architecture decisions for the data pipeline and integrations platform
Document technical standards that scale across the team
Collaborate with architects, R&D, product, engineering, and cross-functional teams
Participate in and help lead design and planning meetings
Scope and break down future work with product and engineering stakeholders
Manage and prioritize work in Jira and own deliverables through completion
Troubleshoot and resolve issues for customer support and success teams
Research new technologies and improve product performance, maintainability, and scalability
Coach engineers through complex problems and contribute to code reviews
Lead projects end-to-end and keep stakeholders informed
Build frameworks, standards, and tooling that improve team effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of software development experience
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field
Experience with SQL/NoSQL systems, especially Elasticsearch or DynamoDB
Experience building and deploying applications using AWS Lambda, VPC, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, SQS, and Kinesis
Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
Practical experience designing and maintaining serverless infrastructure at scale
Experience with data warehousing tools such as Snowflake
Experience building reliable, scalable data pipelines
Experience managing work in Jira and participating in agile ceremonies
Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, or Serverless Framework
Willingness to coach and mentor engineers
Candidates must undergo a criminal records check upon hire
Must be a Canadian Citizen, including dual citizens, or eligible to work in Canada
Must comply with Solink’s security policies and standards
Nice-to-have: hands-on experience with React or similar modern frameworks
Nice-to-have: knowledge of information security and cybersecurity best practices
Nice-to-have: familiarity with multiple programming languages beyond JavaScript/TypeScript

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity for every full-time, permanent employee
Fully paid health and dental insurance with no waiting period
$500 health spending account
Monthly reimbursement for fitness, wellness, or mental health programs
Flexible work arrangements where the role allows
Advancement based on contribution and initiative
Social connection events including So-learns, Solink-o, and So-lunches