Backend Engineer
The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and REST APIs using a microservices architecture. Key duties include optimizing application performance, managing SQL Server database schemas, and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
- Hybrid
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Aug 5, 2026
- Apply by Feb 1, 2027
- 1 position
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Microsoft SQL Server 2019, API development, and microservices architecture, with experience building enterprise-grade systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and REST APIs. Build scalable microservices and distributed systems. Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security. Design and manage database schemas, queries, and performance tuning in Microsoft SQL Server. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions. Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices. Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis. Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Required Skills 6 8 years of backend development experience. Strong expertise in Core Java and advanced Java concepts. Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2019. Experience developing RESTful APIs. Strong understanding of Microservices and Distributed Systems. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Database design, SQL optimization, and performance tuning. Knowledge of cloud technologies and modern backend architecture. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Work Setup Location: Toronto, ON Work Type: Hybrid (Tuesday Thursday) Experience: 6 8 Years
What you’ll do
The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and REST APIs using a microservices architecture. Key duties include optimizing application performance, managing SQL Server database schemas, and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
Requirements
Candidates need 6 to 8 years of backend development experience with strong expertise in Core Java and Microsoft SQL Server 2019. Proficiency in distributed systems, API development, and deployment automation is required.
Listed skills
- Problem solvingPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Core Java
- Microsoft SQL Server 2019
- RESTful APIs
- Microservices
- Distributed Systems
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Database Design
- SQL Optimization
- Performance Tuning
- Cloud Technologies
- Backend Architecture
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication Skills
Job areas
- Software
- Technology
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Data & Analytics
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Feb 1, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Office presence
- 2 days per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available