Senior Backend Engineer – Growth
| Company | EvenUp |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Extensive experience in backend development and a strong understanding of distributed systems
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or C++ with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and production-ready code
- Proven experience with building scalable, reliable systems and APIs in a high-performance environment
- Experience working in a startup environment and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced culture
- A strong understanding of modern engineering practices, including test-driven development, code reviews, and deployment pipelines
- Experience in cloud infrastructure, preferably with technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical solutions to cross-functional teams
- Leadership potential: You’ll help mentor junior engineers and guide the development of best practices as we grow the team
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable backend systems that power EvenUp’s AI-driven platform, ensuring reliability and performance at scale
- Work closely with internal engineering teams to understand new product requirements and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
- Collaborate with world-class engineers on complex backend challenges, including data processing, infrastructure, and integration of large-scale machine learning models
- Drive the development of key backend frameworks, libraries, and systems to enhance EvenUp’s product offerings
- Contribute to EvenUp’s engineering culture by helping new engineers understand what it takes to build systems in a Silicon Valley-style startup while ensuring quality and best practices in a fast-paced environment
- Actively engage in team building efforts and mentorship to help build a world-class engineering team in Toronto
- Take full ownership of complex engineering projects from inception to deployment, ensuring they meet EvenUp’s high standards for performance, scalability, and security
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with AI/ML systems, particularly in the context of generative AI or legal tech
- Familiarity with data science, machine learning, or building systems that integrate with large-scale data processing pipelines
- Previous experience in scaling a backend system in a fast-growing startup environment