Ignition

Backend Developer

Ignition

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$120,000 - CA$145,000 per year

About the role

  • Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members, including customer-facing teams to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
  • Integration of data from various back end services and databases
  • Configuration and maintenance of varied AWS services
  • API development and Integration of data from various back end services & databases
  • Recording data and reporting it to proper parties, such as clients or leadership.
  • Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new programming languages, and better assist other team members.
  • Developing back-end functionality and assisting the Lead developers

Requirements

  • A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, distributed systems, algorithms and software design
  • Passionate about clean code architecture and software craftsmanship
  • Experience with modern web frameworks and API development (Ruby on Rails, React)
  • Experience with AI agentic development
  • Experience with Git and GitHub or similar
  • Experience with PostgreSQL or similar
  • Experience with background job processing/ message queues
  • Experience with testing frameworks such as RSpec, Cypress or equivalent
  • Experience working with profiling tools, DataDog, Sentry or similar
  • Knowledge and familiarity with caching strategies, design patterns, cloud architecture and tools.
  • Consuming and integrating with third party APIs
Benefits
  • 20 days of accrued annual leave/vacation plus 10 wellbeing days to prioritize yourself and your loved ones
  • Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, along with volunteering leave
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits starting immediately
  • RRSP Program with Employer Matching
  • Employee Stock Options
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Quarterly wellness allowance to invest in your personal wellness
  • Paid subscriptions to Headspace and access to EAP & Wellbeing Platform
  • Flexible working arrangements, supported by WFH reimbursement and technology allowance to ensure your safety while working from home
  • Financial wellbeing allowance (since we're in the accounting business!)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data structuresdistributed systemsalgorithmssoftware designclean code architectureRuby on RailsReactPostgreSQLbackground job processingAPI development
Soft Skills
collaborationtroubleshootingcommunicationproblem-solvingpassion for software craftsmanship