Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Canals, an AI-powered sales and accounts payable automation company, and contribute to the development of its innovative AI products. As a backend engineer, you will work with a variety of technologies, including Node.js, Python, and various databases. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills, a sense of urgency, good judgment, and a strong work ethic. Canals offers equity, profitability, a remote work environment, minimal meetings, and a culture focused on efficiency and long-term growth. The interview process involves several technical and behavioral interviews, including live coding challenges. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, profitable startup.

Requirements

• Possess strong technical skills in software development
• Have experience with Node.js, Python, or similar backend technologies
• Be proficient in working with databases such as Postgres and Elastic Search
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Be comfortable with a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems using Node.js, Python, and other relevant technologies
• Design and implement efficient and scalable database solutions using Postgres and Elastic Search
• Collaborate with other engineers to build and improve AI-powered features
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall improvement of the codebase
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production systems
• Work with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines effectively
• Demonstrate good judgment and make sound technical decisions
• Maintain a strong work ethic and be motivated to contribute to the company's success

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker and AWS is a plus
• Experience with Sveltekit and Tailwind is a plus

Benefits

• Equity
• Fully remote work
• Minimal meetings (2.5 hours per week per engineer)