Senior Software Engineer (Back-end)

Summary

Join Apply Digital as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development using NodeJS and TypeScript. You will architect and develop robust server-side solutions, ensuring scalability and security of backend systems. This role involves leading technical decisions, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in NodeJS, TypeScript, and relevant frameworks, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Apply Digital offers a hybrid/remote work environment, competitive salary, and various benefits to support employee well-being and professional growth. The preferred location is Canada, with working hours aligning to ET or PT.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Embraces 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 discipline
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Remote office set-up budget
• Annual celebrations
• Parental leave top-ups
• 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