Backend Software Engineer (Infrastructure-Focused)
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Backend Software Engineer (Infrastructure-Focused) based in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to build and scale the backend systems powering a high-performance global technology platform.
You will work at the intersection of backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and platform reliability.
The position focuses on designing resilient services, automating infrastructure, and improving large-scale Kubernetes environments.
You will contribute to systems that dynamically manage hundreds of servers and complex runtime environments.
Working closely with engineering and DevOps teams, you will help shape reliable, secure, and efficient infrastructure solutions.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving deep technical challenges and thinking in systems.
You will have ownership, technical influence, and the ability to make a measurable impact on platform scalability and performance.
Accountabilities:
The Backend Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain backend services while contributing to the infrastructure foundations that enable reliable and scalable operations. This role combines application development with platform engineering responsibilities, requiring strong ownership of cloud systems, automation, and production reliability.
- Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Architect and improve Infrastructure as Code solutions that support dynamic Kubernetes scaling and orchestration.
- Develop and maintain Docker-based deployment pipelines and runtime environments.
- Design deployment strategies and scaling approaches across multiple services and environments.
- Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to improve system resilience, observability, security, and operational efficiency.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance, reliability, and infrastructure costs.
- Document infrastructure patterns, operational processes, and technical best practices.
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and approaches in backend engineering and cloud infrastructure.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a technically strong backend engineer with hands-on experience managing production infrastructure and building scalable systems. You should be comfortable working across application code and infrastructure layers, with a strong understanding of Kubernetes, cloud environments, and automation practices.
- Strong professional experience with backend software development using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including autoscaling, capacity management, cluster lifecycle management, production debugging, and incident response.
- Proven experience building and operating Dockerized workloads in production environments.
- Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or similar technologies.
- Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable backend systems.
- Strong understanding of reliability, observability, security, and performance optimization principles.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and infrastructure teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a systems-oriented mindset and attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of $130,000 - $160,000 per year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off and programs supporting employee well-being.
- Personalized career development roadmap with opportunities for professional growth.
- Access to training and educational opportunities to support skill development.
- A collaborative environment that values creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
- The opportunity to contribute to technology that supports the global gaming ecosystem.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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