Senior Backend Engineer

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. Architect technology and customer experiences for multiple NimbleRx web products .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$195,000 - CA$228,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend API and platform development, with a strong focus on Java, Spring, and SQL. Capable of leading engineering processes and mentoring junior engineers while delivering high-quality, scalable web applications.

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Backend API DevelopmentJava DevelopmentSpring FrameworkSQL ProficiencyLeadership in Engineering Processes

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Hard Skills

Backend API DevelopmentJavaSpringSQLScalable Web Applications

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

ReactTerraformTerragruntAWS

Industry Keywords

Customer ExperienceWeb ProductsHigh-Quality Development Techniques

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSJavaReactSpringSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect technology and customer experiences for multiple NimbleRx web products
Build scalable platforms, APIs, and services
Own backend features from design through implementation and release
Collaborate with developers, Product Management, and Design to understand requirements and use cases
Deliver high-quality code on time
Mentor junior engineers and interns
Promote best practices and high-quality development techniques
Solve complex design and technical problems
Improve system usability and performance
Lead engineering processes across planning, design, delivery, and maintenance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Canadian work authorization is strongly preferred
5+ years of experience with backend APIs, services, and platform development
Rich development experience with Java, Spring, and SQL
Experience developing scalable, customer-facing, web-based applications
Excellent communication skills
Experience with React, Terraform/Terragrunt, or AWS is nice to have
Ability to test own code and review teammates’ code
Ability to own complex projects end-to-end with minimal guidance
Ability to take a leadership or driver role throughout planning, design, delivery, and maintenance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth opportunities
Visa sponsorship may be considered on an exceptional basis for highly qualified candidates with specialized skills