Architect and build distributed, event-driven systems that support large-scale data and real-time interactions
Lead major initiatives end-to-end: from technical design and data modeling to deployment and monitoring
Collaborate closely with Product and Design to deliver delightful user experiences
Ensure reliability, performance, security, and observability across the stack
Mentor teammates and elevate engineering quality - through code reviews, technical design, and thought leadership

Requirements

5+ years of experience building production software systems at scale
Proficiency with a modern stack - ideally TypeScript, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, and AWS
Proven ability to design backend services using best practices (e.g., REST/GraphQL, domain-driven design, event-driven patterns, CQRS)
Experience writing performant and maintainable UI/UX
Strong understanding of security, reliability, and DevOps principles
Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams
Ability to clearly communicate technical trade-offs to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
A growth mindset and motivation to experiment, measure, and iterate.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Stock options
Healthcare benefits
Summer half-days
Hybrid work-culture: Options to work remotely
Purpose with impact: Help solve one of society’s most important challenges - the caregiver shortage.
Award-winning company: Caribou is a Top 10 Fast-Growing Technology Company in Canada (The Globe and Mail 2025).

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

TypeScriptNode.jsReactPostgreSQLAWSRESTGraphQLdomain-driven designevent-driven patternsCQRS

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationcommunicationleadershipgrowth mindsetproblem-solvingtechnical designcode reviewsuser experience designcross-functional teamwork