Senior Back End Engineer

Job summary

The engineer will design and implement backend architecture and develop clean, efficient code with a focus on quality and testing. They will also collaborate across engineering teams to address technical debt and participate in code reviews.

Job details

At Bespoke Metrics, we’re building technology that helps shape the future of construction. Our flagship platform, COMPASS, enables leading contractors and subcontractors across North America to make smarter, safer, and more informed risk decisions. We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who is excited by meaningful technical challenges, enjoys collaborating with smart and supportive teammates, and wants to have real impact in a growing product-driven company. This is an opportunity to work on modern cloud applications, influence technical direction, and help scale products used across the construction industry. This role will be hybrid and will require you to work at least 2 days per week in our downtown Toronto office to collaborate with your team. What you'll do: Design and implement backend architecture following best software engineering principles Develop clean, efficient code with tests ensuring code quality Participate in code reviews and invite others to review your code Champion the importance of addressing technical debt Collaborate with multiple engineering teams and departments What you'll Need 5+ Years of backend engineer experience A strong working understanding of Python API frameworks (Flask) Experience in REST API development Experience working with and designing relational databases Experience with event-based processing using AMQP (RabbitMQ, Amazon MQ), Celery Experience developing applications using microservice architecture Experience with version control tools like Git Experience working with AI tools Experience with Google Meets/ Online video collaboration Bonus: Experience with AWS products (S3 / EC2 / EKS) Experience with ElasticSearch/ OpenSearch Experience with Docker / Kubernetes Familiarity with issue tracking tools (i.e. Jira, ClickUp) Experience with CI / CD Experience with React / GraphQL Experience in a startup environment; you're a self-starter What You’ll Get: Exposure to a broad range of work An opportunity to consistently build new features and experiment with the latest technologies An opportunity to expand your technical skills and critical thinking ability An opportunity to grow your career in the emerging construction technology space Room for growth in a small company and an impact you can see Work from Home with an option to work in our downtown Toronto office Company and team based social events Health and Dental benefits plus a healthcare spending account 15 day vacation policy per year Opportunity to earn a year end performance bonus We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable, and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require accommodation please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.

What you’ll do

The engineer will design and implement backend architecture and develop clean, efficient code with a focus on quality and testing. They will also collaborate across engineering teams to address technical debt and participate in code reviews.

Requirements

Candidates need over 5 years of backend experience with proficiency in Python, Flask, REST APIs, and relational databases. Experience with event-based processing, microservices, and version control tools is required.

Benefits

• Health and Dental benefits • Healthcare spending account • 15 day vacation policy per year • Year end performance bonus • Company and team based social events

Listed skills

• Kubernetes · Preferred
• Docker · Preferred
• Amazon Web Services · Preferred
• GraphQL · Preferred
• Git · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• Flask · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Python
• Flask
• REST API
• Relational Databases
• AMQP
• RabbitMQ
• Amazon MQ
• Celery
• Microservice Architecture
• Git
• AI Tools
• AWS
• ElasticSearch
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• GraphQL

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Engineering
• Construction
• Data & Analytics