Staff Engineer

EverCommerce

Staff Engineer leading the evolution of backend systems and optimizing core services at EverCommerce. Focused on building scalable invoicing solutions for service professionals in various industries.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$145,000 - CA$190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and optimizing scalable microservices, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and cloud-based solutions. Proficient in leading technical initiatives, mentoring teams, and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.

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Microservices ArchitectureNode.js DevelopmentDatabase OptimizationRESTful API DesignTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

MicroservicesNode.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptReact.jsTailwind CSSPostgreSQLMongoDBRedisDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationDocumentationPresentationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

CI/CDAutomated TestingCloud ArchitectureCaching TechnologiesAPIs

Industry Keywords

ScalabilityPerformance OptimizationHigh AvailabilityFault ToleranceEngineering Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaScriptMicroservicesMongoDBNode.jsNoSQLPostgresReactRedisTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect & Optimize Scalable Services
Design, build, and enhance microservices to support long-term scalability.
Drive cross-platform integrations within EverPro ecosystem to enable a seamless invoicing experience.
Optimize performance and reliability of core services through refactoring, improvements, or re-architecture when necessary.
Apply distributed systems principles, including traceability, logging, security and distributed design patterns to improve system observability and resilience.
Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of backend services through cloud-based architecture and best practices.
Experience optimizing NoSQL/document databases (MongoDB) to improve query performance and ensure data integrity at scale.
Lead efforts to scale data storage solutions, balancing efficiency and cost.
Act as a technical leader and mentor, setting best practices and driving engineering excellence.
Introduce and advocate for modern development patterns, enhancing code quality, security, and maintainability.
Work closely with product and engineering leadership to align technical solutions with business goals.
Influence technical strategy and shape what we build by participating early in product and architectural discussions.
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and navigate ambiguity with data-driven, proactive mindset.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional experience delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions as a software engineer.
1-2 years of experience working as a Staff Engineer or in an equivalent role.
6+ years of hands-on experience developing scalable microservices using Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript. Proficiency in UI frameworks like React.js and Tailwind CSS.
Familiarity with building APIs consumed by mobile and web applications.
Extensive expertise in database modeling and caching technologies, across both relational and document stores (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc)
Proven track record of designing and building high-performance, scalable RESTful APIs that support critical mobile app functionalities while implementing distributed system principles for reliability, security, and efficiency at scale.
Experienced in quickly assessing existing architectures and driving optimizations that enhance both technical performance and business KPIs.
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Passionate about maintaining code quality through automated testing, CI/CD processes, and comprehensive code reviews.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to work where/how you want within your country of employment – in-office, remote, or hybrid
Robust wellness benefits, including an annual wellness stipend
Flexible and generous (FTO) time-off
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% company match