Senior Backend Developer modernizing mortgage and lending platforms for Recruit Action’s financial - services clients. Building Java, Camunda 8, Azure, and Kubernetes backend solutions.
Backend Engineers Jobs in Canada
Browse 964 backend engineers roles in Canada plus related opportunities such as python, laravel, node.js, go and ruby.
964 jobs found
Senior Database Engineer modernizing SurveyMonkey’s cloud - native, globally distributed data architecture. Managing SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and cloud database systems.
Staff Backend Engineer owning core systems for Helius, a Solana developer platform. Driving distributed infrastructure architecture, performance, reliability, and technical direction.
Senior backend engineer owning critical, high - throughput systems for Helius, a Solana developer platform. Driving architecture, optimization, reliability, and developer infrastructure at scale.
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Auth0 Developer (Node.js)
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Senior Auth0 Developer (Node.js) needed for a 4 - 8 month fully remote contract with an IAM consultancy in Canada. Must have 5+ years experience and Auth0 or similar IAM expertise.
Backend Developer building Camunda workflow and orchestration solutions for insurance - sector digital services. Integrating Java microservices, APIs, messaging, and backend systems in an Agile squad.
Senior developer building secure APIs and enterprise integrations for an insurance technology initiative. Designing backend services, access controls, and integrations supporting advisor portals and electronic documents.
Architecte Performance Java optimisant les applications et infrastructures d’entreprise de Fresche Solutions. Diagnostic d’incidents complexes, recommandations d’architecture et amélioration de la scalabilité, latence et fiabilité.
Java Performance Architect diagnosing and optimizing enterprise Java environments for Fresche Solutions’ digital transformation clients. Designing scalable solutions and leading performance investigations across cloud and traditional stacks.
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Senior Auth0 / Node.js Developer
LinkedIn Recruiter Post
Senior Auth0 / Node.js Developer needed for enterprise IAM transformation. Remote in Canada, contract through Dec 2026.
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Senior Software Engineer – NX + NestJS
LinkedIn Recruiter Post
Senior Backend Engineer (5 - 10 yrs) with NestJS, Node.js, TypeScript, NX, microservices, Kafka, MongoDB. Hybrid in Toronto, ON.
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Senior Backend Developer
LinkedIn Recruiter Post
Senior Backend Developer needed for full - time role in Brampton, ON. Requires 6 - 12 years Java/Spring Boot experience, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, and AI - assisted tools.
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Finance Controls & Governance Manager
LinkedIn Recruiter Post
Seeking a Finance Controls & Governance Manager for a 5 - month contract in Toronto. Assess sustainability reporting controls, identify gaps, and strengthen governance.
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Back-End Software Engineer
LinkedIn Recruiter Post
Back - end Software Engineer role building technology for global operations, emphasizing secure coding, microservices, CI/CD, and test automation.
Backend - leaning Full Stack Engineer building enterprise catering SaaS for restaurant organizations. Designing Java services, REST APIs, and React/Node.js features across a cloud platform.
Senior Backend Developer building AI retrieval infrastructure for CoLab’s engineering knowledge platform. Developing scalable services, APIs, search, dashboards, and intelligent engineering insights.
Senior Go Engineer building Zelle and Fedwire payment capabilities for Form3’s cloud - native payments platform. Designing resilient, regulated, high - volume payment infrastructure from Ontario, Canada.
Senior Backend Engineer building Ruby and GraphQL source - code workflows for GitLab’s DevSecOps platform. Improving reliability, performance, and collaboration across repositories and AI - assisted development.
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Senior Developer – Java / Python
LinkedIn Recruiter Post
Senior Developer (Java/Python) needed for hybrid contract in Toronto. Must have 8 - 10 years experience with Java, Python, Spring Boot, and microservices.
Back - end engineer building scalable AI orchestration services and real - time infrastructure for Superhuman’s productivity platform. Collaborating across product teams to deliver reliable AI - powered features.
Backend Engineer salary expectations in Canada
The average salary for backend engineers in Canada is $166,886 per year. This is based on 368 job openings.
Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience
| Experience | Number of roles analyzed | Average salary |
|---|---|---|
| Entry (Backend Engineer) (0-1 yrs) | 0 | — |
| Junior Backend Engineer (1-2 yrs) | 28 | $140,986 |
| Mid-level Backend Engineer (2-4 yrs) | 96 | $141,566 |
| Senior Backend Engineer (5-9 yrs) | 289 | $164,433 |
| Lead Backend Engineer (10+ yrs) | 68 | $186,259 |
How long does it take for companies to hire backend engineers in Canada?
We analyzed 149 job listings and found it takes about 37 days for employers to close a job opening.
The most in-demand skills for backend engineers in Canada
We reviewed 2,763 job postings and found the top skills employers ask for most often are: