Senior Software Engineer- Node.js

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer- Node.js

Location: Fully Remote Role in Canada

Duration: 08+ Months Contract with Possible Extension

Pay Range: $85 CAD - $90 CAD Per Hour (All Inclusive)

Job Overview:

• This is an opportunity to solve complex distributed systems challenges on a global scale. As a Senior Software Engineer in Core Identity, you will design, build, and operate the critical services that form the backbone of our identity platform.
• You will primarily work with our NodeJS backend (TypeScript/JavaScript), with data stored in MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis, all running on a multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure)

. If you have a passion for simplifying complex problems and building resilient, secure software, we encourage you to apply. Experience with or an interest in Identity and Access Management is highly valued.

Job Responsibilities:

• Join a fast paced and agile team spread remotely across Central Europe and US or Canada EST.
• Build innovative features and standards that extend the capabilities of Client’s platform to help organizations securely innovate around the world.
• Take ownership of the technical quality, security, reliability, and scalability of our systems. You'll drive architectural improvements and advocate for engineering best practices.
• Work in a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment, working with talented engineers and partners across Product, Security, Design, Architecture and QA to deliver features that delight our customers.
• Deepen or gain expertise in identity, security, and modern cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) while working on distributed systems at scale.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to our culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure our critical services remain healthy and reliable.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in building backend services with Node.js (JavaScript or TypeScript).
• Experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• A strong commitment to quality, with experience in various testing strategies (e.g., unit, integration, end-to-end).
• A product-oriented mindset, with the ability to understand customer needs and work collaboratively to find effective solutions.

Nice to have

• Fluent at using AI tools as part of the Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC)
• Experience in the identity and access management (IAM) domain.
• Knowledge of security engineering principles and application security best practices.
• Experience working effectively in a distributed, remote-first team.