Backend Engineer, Node.js/Typescript in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend Engineer, Node.js/TypeScript in Canada.

This role sits at the core of a global, fast-scaling engineering organization building infrastructure that powers payroll, HR, and workforce operations across 150+ countries. You will design and evolve backend systems that support high-volume, mission-critical workflows impacting millions of workers worldwide. Working in a fully remote, distributed environment, you’ll collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, designers, and QA teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure services. The role combines hands-on backend development with architectural thinking, enabling you to influence system design and engineering standards. You’ll work with modern cloud-native technologies while solving complex challenges around performance, scalability, and compliance. This is a high-impact position where your work directly contributes to the future of global work infrastructure.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of backend systems that power large-scale global platforms. You will work across the full development lifecycle, from discovery to deployment, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions.

• Develop and enhance backend services, APIs, and distributed systems using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Design scalable architectures capable of handling high transaction volumes and complex workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, frontend, QA, and design) to deliver end-to-end features.
• Optimize database performance and manage data modeling, migrations, and queries (primarily PostgreSQL).
• Ensure system reliability through testing, debugging, and continuous improvement of code quality.
• Contribute to technical decisions, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in the full SDLC, including planning, implementation, deployment, and monitoring.

The ideal candidate has strong backend engineering experience in high-scale environments, with solid mastery of Node.js and TypeScript and a strong foundation in distributed systems and APIs.

• 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer with a backend focus.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, with additional experience in at least one backend language.
• Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL, including query optimization, modeling, and migrations.
• Experience building scalable APIs, including authentication (JWT), validation, and queue-based architectures.
• Strong understanding of OOP principles, design patterns, and system design fundamentals.
• Experience working with high-volume systems, ensuring performance, concurrency, and idempotency.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and serverless architectures is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in remote, distributed teams.
• Analytical mindset with a product- and business-oriented approach to engineering.

• Competitive compensation with stock grant opportunities (role-dependent)
• Remote-first work model with optional coworking (WeWork access)
• Flexible work arrangements and global team environment
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact global engineering challenges
• Career growth in a fast-scaling, international organization
• Additional perks and benefits depending on location and employment status
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture focused on collaboration and innovation