BackEnd Engineer (JS/TS)

Company Overview

Newcomer Women Services Toronto – Integrated Employment Services (IES) program is facilitating the recruitment process on behalf of one of our employment partners for this position. As part of the selection process, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to attend a virtual pre-screening interview with a member of the IES job development team.

Job Summary

We're looking for a talented BackEnd Engineer (JS/TS) with a strong backend focus to join our growing team. In this role, you'll contribute to the design, development, and delivery of modern cloud-native applications while working with emerging technologies, AI solutions, and scalable backend services. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled development team to build innovative solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences.

What You'll Do

You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services and APIs that power our applications. You'll collaborate closely with developers, UI/UX designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Designing and developing backend services, APIs, and data layers for cloud-native applications.

Building and maintaining scalable backend architectures using modern development practices.

Collaborating with UI/UX teams to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components.

Exploring emerging cloud and AI technologies through research, experimentation, and proof-of-concept initiatives.

Participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including development, testing, integration, and deployment.

Contributing to high-quality, secure, and enterprise-ready solutions that align with best practices for performance, security, and compliance.

Working closely with a collaborative team to continuously improve products and development processes.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and technically strong developer who enjoys solving complex problems, building scalable applications, and exploring new technologies.

You will bring:

A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Three or more years of hands-on experience in full-stack software development, with a strong emphasis on backend development.

Proven experience contributing to application development projects as a backend or full-stack developer.

Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.

Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services.

Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.

A passion for innovation and a desire to work with cloud-native architectures and emerging AI technologies.

If you're excited about building modern applications, working with cutting-edge technologies, and making an impact on innovative products, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00-$156,600.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Vision care

Wellness program

Work from home

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person