Backend Software Engineer

Expected compensation: 107.80 CAD Per Hour HireArt is helping our client find a Backend Software Engineer to help build scalable backend services that power one of the world's leading bike-share platforms. In this role, you'll develop and maintain backend services that support B2B customer features across more than 40 markets. You'll collaborate with product, engineering, and account management teams to build reliable, scalable solutions that improve urban mobility while supporting a rapidly evolving SaaS platform. The ideal candidate is an experienced backend developer with strong Java and Python skills who enjoys building scalable, cloud-based applications. They thrive in a collaborative environment, write clean, maintainable code, and are passionate about delivering reliable software that supports customers around the world. As a Backend Software Engineer, You Will Design, develop, and implement new backend features based on customer and business requirements. Build reliable, efficient, maintainable, and well-tested code. Integrate existing systems with modern services to improve platform performance, scalability, and maintainability. Translate product requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans. Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, technical account managers, and other cross-functional stakeholders. Maintain and enhance existing services to ensure platform stability and reliability. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Support the ongoing evolution of a large-scale SaaS platform serving customers across multiple global markets. Requirements 3+ years of experience as a backend software developer, preferably supporting large-scale applications Proficiency in Java and Python with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming Experience with MySQL or another relational database management system (RDBMS) Experience developing and maintaining cloud-native applications using AWS Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) Experience using observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog Strong troubleshooting and production support skills Ability to analyze, mitigate, and resolve production issues in a timely manner Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams Preferred Qualifications Experience building distributed systems or large-scale data applications Commitment: This is a full-time, 4-month contract position (with the possibility of extension) staffed via HireArt. This role is hybrid and requires onsite work on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Montreal, Quebec, Canada office, with work-from-home days on Tuesday and Friday. This posting is for a current vacancy. We may use automated tools to help screen or assess applications. Any such tools are used to support our hiring process, and all decisions are reviewed by a human before final selection.

Design, develop, and implement new backend features and maintain reliable, efficient, and well-tested code for a large-scale SaaS platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems, monitor production stability, and resolve technical issues.

Requires at least 3 years of experience in backend software development with proficiency in Java and Python. Candidates must have experience with RDBMS, AWS cloud-native applications, and observability tools like Datadog.

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• Java
• Python
• Object-oriented programming
• MySQL
• Relational database management system
• AWS
• Cloud-native applications
• Infrastructure as code
• Datadog
• Observability
• Monitoring tools
• Troubleshooting
• Production support
• Distributed systems
• SaaS
• Backend development

• Software
• Engineering
• Technology
• Data & Analytics

Expérience minimale

3+ ans

Postuler avant le

21 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

3 jours par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate