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Senior Software Engineer


Company : TekRek


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-11-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our clients engineering team on a contract basis. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in building highly scalable backend systems, has deep expertise in Node.js, and can architect resilient solutions on AWS infrastructure.What Youll DoDesign, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks.Architect and optimize solutions leveraging AWS services (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, Kinesis, etc.).Partner with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps to deliver robust and engaging user experiences.Drive the migration of legacy systems toward microservices architecture.Ensure system reliability through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.Lead code reviews, mentor team members, and champion best practices in backend development.Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient deployments and smooth releases.What Youll Bring8+ years of backend engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex technical initiatives.Expert knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript, with mastery of JavaScript-based backend frameworks.Strong experience with AWS infrastructure, including serverless and event-driven architectures.Proficiency in working with non-relational databases (DynamoDB) and scalable API design (RESTful).Solid understanding of microservices and cloud-native application patterns.Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and influence direction.Analytical, problem-solving mindset with hands-on troubleshooting skillsNice to HaveExperience with relational databases.Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes (ECR/EKS), or containerized deployments.Frontend experience (Android or Progressive Web Apps).Interest in GenAI technologies and emerging backend trends.