Software Engineer I, Backend (Continuous Delivery)
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Engineer I, Backend (Continuous Delivery) based in Canada.
Join a Developer Productivity team focused on making software development faster, simpler, and more reliable across a growing engineering organization. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will contribute to the platforms and automation that help developers move code from their local environments into production with confidence. You will work on continuous delivery systems, release workflows, and engineering tools designed to reduce manual effort and improve deployment reliability. This role offers the opportunity to build foundational experience with distributed systems and large-scale backend infrastructure while collaborating with experienced engineers. You will also contribute to evolving development practices as AI increasingly transforms the software delivery lifecycle.
Accountabilities:
With guidance and support from experienced teammates, you will contribute to projects that improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of software delivery. You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver practical solutions while developing your technical skills and understanding of the broader engineering environment. Your responsibilities will include:
Contribute to the development and improvement of continuous delivery platforms, automation, and engineering workflows.
Work on team projects and initiatives that help engineering teams release software independently and more efficiently.
Collaborate proactively with teammates and stakeholders, communicating progress, potential risks, and technical trade-offs.
Help improve deployment automation, release consistency, rollout processes, and system recovery mechanisms.
Balance development speed with code quality and system reliability, helping prevent downtime and protect production environments.
Write clear, maintainable, well-tested, and extensible code that integrates effectively with multiple software components.
Participate in code reviews, debugging, and collaborative problem-solving across the engineering organization.
Seek feedback and contribute to team learning, professional development, and a supportive engineering community.
Requirements:
You are an early-career backend engineer with practical development experience and a strong interest in distributed systems, infrastructure, and developer productivity. You enjoy solving problems collaboratively, writing reliable software, and learning from feedback. The ideal candidate will bring:
Previous professional or internship experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems, ideally at scale.
Practical programming experience in at least one of the following languages: Python or Kotlin.
Familiarity with distributed systems concepts and technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
Ability to translate straightforward business requirements into technical solutions involving multiple software components.
Strong coding practices, including writing clear, well-tested, maintainable, and extensible code.
Comfort navigating large codebases, debugging existing implementations, and contributing constructive feedback through code reviews.
A proactive approach to personal and professional development, including actively seeking feedback from teammates, managers, and stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a globally distributed engineering team.
A collaborative mindset, sound judgment, and a willingness to take ownership of assigned work and follow it through to completion.
Benefits:
Compensation: Annual base salary ranging from CAD 101,000 to CAD 151,000, depending on location, experience, and job-related skills. New employees typically start at the lower end of the pay range.
Equity: Eligibility for equity rewards as part of the overall compensation package.
Health coverage: 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and their dependents.
Monthly stipends: Financial support for technology expenses, health, and wellness spending.
Flexible time off: Flexible paid time off and generous holiday calendars to support rest and work-life balance.
Employee stock purchase plan: Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discounted price.
Remote-first flexibility: Work remotely from eligible Canadian provinces, with occasional in-person activities where required.
In-person onboarding: New hires are invited to participate in an in-person onboarding experience.
Inclusive recruitment: Accommodations are available throughout the interview process for candidates with disabilities.