Sync.com is hiring a
Senior Backend Developer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Backend Developer Lead with extensive experience in database technologies and leadership roles. The role involves leading backend development efforts, mentoring junior developers, and staying updated with the latest industry trends. The position is remote within Canada and offers benefits such as a wellness program, competitive compensation, flexible work-from-home option, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a significant impact on the infrastructure that underpins Sync's software products.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB etc.)
• Experienced Technology Lead with broad knowledge and skills across Technology and Business
• Extensive experience in backend microservices and databases
• Should have led and demonstrated transformation initiatives in complex global environment and progressive companies
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in hands on leadership with technology delivery, design, and development
• Detailed experienced in Agile development teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of developers
• Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or Node j.s
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Leading by example, with hands on engineering attitude
• Excellent organizational skills to coordinate multiple parallel deliveries
• Experience working on Front of technology platforms
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of sophisticated backend solutions, focusing on database optimization and performance
• Champion microservices with asynchronous communication and adopt cutting-edge technologies
• Architect scalable and secure backend solutions that meet the needs of our growing user base
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing
• Continuously refactor for efficiency and embed risk and security controls in your designs
• Design and engineer solutions with a strategic focus on database performance, risk management, and security
• Participate in the strategic development of platform architecture and infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on database systems
• Ensure seamless alignment of production infrastructure with feature releases during SDLC cycles
• Conduct risk assessments and design analyses for new business requirements
• Collaborate with peer teams to deliver successful integration points

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a remote role

Benefits

• Generous wellness program to support work-life balance
• Competitive compensation package and benefits
• Paid vacation with ability to carry-over
• Flexible work-from-home option and Work Remote Out of Province Policy
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a dynamic and innovative team
• Professional development opportunities and a budget for learning resources
• Chance to make a significant impact on the infrastructure that underpins our software products
• A collaborative and inclusive company culture that values your input and ideas