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Backend Developer

Proof Technology15 days ago
Remote
Canada
CA$79,536 - CA$103,898/yearly
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance and 401K
Fully remote work
Phone and internet stipend

About the role

Who you are

  • We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where access to legal services is readily available, affordable, and efficient
  • Work with us if you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit to achieve the fundamental change in an outdated industry
  • 1–3 years of backend or full-stack development experience, with a strong emphasis on backend systems and services
  • Proven experience with Go (Golang) or other modern backend programming languages in production environments, particularly in designing and implementing robust APIs and backend systems
  • Familiarity with frontend technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript) is a plus, primarily to collaborate effectively with frontend engineers
  • Strong understanding of database management and experience integrating databases with backend systems
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful services; exposure to GraphQL is an advantage
  • Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high-quality, reliable code
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug, optimize, and refactor complex backend systems
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote teams and an agile environment
  • A proactive, self-driven mindset with a desire to continuously learn, improve, and take ownership
  • Must be located in Canada

What the job involves

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that power the Proof platform
  • Build and optimize services in Go (Golang), with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability
  • Work with databases: design schemas, write efficient queries, and optimize data access patterns
  • Implement and maintain integrations with internal services and third-party providers
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and security risks in backend systems
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product and Design, to deliver high-impact features and improvements within an agile development environment
  • Conduct thorough code reviews, uphold best practices, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence. Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced developers when required
  • Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the platform by identifying areas for improvement and proactively suggesting and implementing new technologies and methodologies

Benefits

  • Full time, hourly position
  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance and 401K available
  • Fully Remote - ideally within the location of market you manage
  • Phone and Internet monthly stipend
  • Flexible Time Off and Holidays
  • Equipment provided

About Proof Technology

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