Posted 15 months ago
Senior SW Engineer, Backend
@ hireVouch
Kitchener, Ontario
Overview
hireVouch is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design and build the backend of its decarbonization platform for real estate. The role covers writing technical requirements and tests, scaling production software, and standardizing backend practices, with a focus on Python and web frameworks such as Django.
Responsibilities:
- Design technical requirements, architecture and test plans
- Build scalable, maintainable backend systems
- Lead scaling of production software
- Create automated test suites
- Standardize backend web development practices
Requirements summary:
- 5-8+ years as a Backend Engineer
- Proficiency in Python and frameworks such as Django
- Understanding of technical trade-offs and YAGNI
- Solid computer science and algorithm fundamentals
- Strong debugging and creative problem-solving skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-08-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Our Edge Hiring and retaining skilled talent is paramount for your company’s success. Finding the right people – who have the right skills and right personality fit – can be incredibly challenging in today’s job market. Here at hireVouch we can help you acquire the highest calibre candidates through the relationships we have formed over more than a decade. Our approach is an ethical one. Rather than use the often-employed aggressive methods typical of the recruitment industry, our focus is placed largely on referral-based networking. Getting it right really matters to us. Let us leverage our network of talent that has already been vouched for by leading professionals in the industry to help your business grow. Services Offered Contingency and Retained Search Here at hireVouch we focus on sourcing best-in-class candidates for rewarding positions in Canada and the US. We have extensive expertise in Contingency, Retained and Temporary placement, primarily within the IT sector. On-Site Search Assistance We have a trusted network of HR and search professionals who can provide on-site search services to help fulfill immediate needs as well as help train internal staff in finding the highest quality talent Company Marketing Strategy We know how competitive the job market can truly be and how important it is to have a strategy to attract talent. At hireVouch we have extensive expertise in helping companies better market themselves. We can provide the tools and knowledge that will assist you in making your business a highly attractive place to work. Developing a company marketing strategy is key to hiring the talent you need to grow.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- 215 Spadina Avenue, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2C7, CA
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- hireVouch
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Our Edge Hiring and retaining skilled talent is paramount for your company’s success. Finding the right people – who have the right skills and right personality fit – can be incredibly challenging in today’s job market. Here at hireVouch we can help you acquire the highest calibre candidates through the relationships we have formed over more than a decade. Our approach is an ethical one. Rather than use the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2016 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 175 |
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As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a critical role in architecting and developing the backbone of our software platform. Your mission will be to build robust, scalable, and maintainable backend systems that power our decarbonization platform. Collaborating closely with our engineering, product, and design teams, you will transform technical requirements and design into reality, crafting an exceptional product experience for our users. If you are excited about building scalable, resilient backend systems, enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, and are driven by the impact of technology on real estate decarbonization, then this role is for you!
What you will be doing
Crafting Technical Requirements, Design, and Test Plans to develop products that align with the vision of our product and design teams.
Writing maintainable, error-resistant software, ensuring a seamless experience for users.
Leading the scaling of our production software to accommodate customer growth.
Standardizing web development practices, focusing on backend technologies.
Delivering products that are readable, maintainable, and adhere to our high-quality software standards.
Creating automated test suites to ensure functionality and prevent regression.
Contributing to our software framework, enhancing our platform, and tools to maintain and improve product quality.
Impact
In this role, you will achieve the following key accomplishments in your first 12-18 months:
Scale our production software to support rapid customer growth.
Establish a standardized technological foundation for frontend-focused web development.
Deliver well-crafted products that fulfill the vision of our PMs and UX Designers.
Produce readable, maintainable software that integrates seamlessly with our existing systems.
Develop comprehensive automated tests, ensuring robust functionality and reliability.
Enhance our software framework and tools, contributing to the continuous improvement of our product.
Qualifications
5-8+ Years of Technical Experience: 5-8+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer. As we are a seed-stage startup, prior startup experience is preferred but not required.
Strong Technical Foundation: Proven background in web design using technologies like Django or similar framework in other languages like Express, Ruby on Rails or Java Spring Boot.
Backend Expertise: Proficient in backend development, particularly in Python.
Problem Solver: Ability to propose multiple solutions for a given problem and identify the optimal choice.
Pragmatic Approach: Understanding of technical trade-offs and the YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It) principle.
Computer Science Acumen: Solid grasp of computer science and algorithm fundamentals.
Innovative Debugging: Exceptional debugging skills.
Creative Thinker: Skillful in creative problem-solving.
Team Player: Commitment to the team's success and collaborative working style.
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