About this role
Job Code : RCI-ROCG-41244
Job Title: Backend Software Engineer
Location: Mississauga, ON, CA L5N 5M8 (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Month extension possible based on needs and performance
Minimum Salary: $55.00 Per Hourly CAD
Maximum Salary: $60.00 Per Hourly CAD
Description:
• As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you are joining a passionate software engineering team to build sequencing products to change patients' lives.
• You will help build highly scalable, reliable, and secure cloud based software systems. Ultimately, the software you produce will impact patient care globally.
Your Opportunity
• Architect, implement, and rigorously test backend APIs, software features, and product infrastructure.
• Leverage serverless computing, distributed platforms, and cloud technologies to build robust solutions.
• Utilize AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) to accelerate the design, implementation, and optimization of software architecture and code.
• Write clean, maintainable code, comprehensive documentation, and robust automated tests.
• Research new tools, testing processes, and technologies to continuously improve our development lifecycle.
Who you are
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent field.
• Highly proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and building REST APIs for software products.
• Experience with microservices architecture and development including associated tools.
• Familiarity with relational databases like Postgres SQL and MySQL.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn new technologies and work with Agile/Lean practices and scalable architecture.
• Act as an effective communicator who can navigate conflict, influence project outcomes, and support the team through strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and continuous feedback.
Preferred
• Hands-on experience building out cloud solutions specifically using AWS.
• Frontend development experience, allowing you to comfortably step into full-stack tasks.
• A background in life sciences, medical devices, or bioinformatics.
• Experience developing regulated products under strict design controls.
• Relocation benefits are not available for this position.