Senior Software Engineer (Back-end)

ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL

Apply Digital is a global digital transformation partner for change agents. Leveraging expertise that spans Business Transformation Strategy, Product Design & Development, Commerce, Platform Engineering, Data Intelligence, Change Management, and beyond, we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and deliver meaningful impact to the business and to their customers. Our 650+ team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz, NFL, Moderna, Lululemon, Games Workshop, Atlassian, and The Very Group. Visit applydigital.com to learn how we can unlock your company’s potential.

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LOCATION: Apply Digital is hybrid/remote friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in Canada, working in hours that align to ET (Eastern Timezone) or PT (Pacific Timezone).

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an experienced Back-end focused Senior Software Engineer with expertise in NodeJS to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and developing robust server-side solutions and play an instrumental role in helping our client modernize and scale their operations technology. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring scalability, security, and responsiveness of their backend systems. Your expertise will be vital in developing and optimizing APIs, data pipelines, and integration with frontend applications. Additionally, you'll lead technical decisions, mentor junior and intermediate developers, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

If you have exceptional NodeJS programming skills, extensive experience with TypeScript, and a proven track record of developing high-scalable and innovative applications, then you will thrive in this role.

If you're also well-versed in Agile methodologies and enjoy leading technical initiatives, we'd love to meet you.

• Architect, integrate and maintain scalable backend systems using NodeJS and TypeScript.
• Design and implement high-performance, secure RESTful/GraphQL APIs and microservices.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex data models and efficient database operations.
• Drive technical decision-making and architectural designs for modernization initiatives.
• Ensure system scalability, security, and responsiveness.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize complex systems.
• Establish and maintain best practices in security, performance, and code quality.
• Embrace working with a wide spectrum of technologies with ease, from TypeScript to Visual Basic.
• Lead code reviews and provide technical guidance to the development team.
• Mentor junior and intermediate developers, fostering their professional growth.
• Play a key role in technical project planning and execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the stack and other disciplines.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of experience in NodeJS development, with a focus on backend systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript.
• Extensive experience with NodeJS frameworks such as NestJS, Fastify, or Express.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing RESTful/GraphQL APIs and microservices.
• Experience handling complex and large datasets in SQL.
• Advanced knowledge of ORMs, particularly TypeORM and Prisma.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and principles.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Outstanding communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Adaptable and resourceful, willing to tackle a wide range of challenges.
• Base Salary: $106,250 to $143,750 CAD per year.

LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL

When you feel safe and healthy, you can bring your best self — and ideas — to the team. In addition to a remote office set-up budget, annual celebrations, and parental leave top-ups, here are a few benefits we offer to support your well-being:

Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with global brands and important work for causes we care about.

An inclusive environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcome. So come as you are.

Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.

Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.

Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.

Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.

Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.

For more information, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at careers@applydigital.com.