Backend Platform Engineer

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Vancouver, British Columbia, CAPosted Today

Role Overview

Wix is hiring a entry-level Backend Platform Engineer. This is a full-time role in Vancouver. Part of Wix's Lifecycle hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Lifecycle roles is $79k-$98k (based on 51 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job Description

As a Backend Platform Engineer at DeviantArt, you will join the core engineering team to design, develop, and maintain the core infrastructure that powers the largest community of artists in the world. You will focus on the full lifecycle of critical backend services, from architecture to implementation and large-scale operation. The services you build will serve as the foundation for content recommendation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence systems at DeviantArt.

Design, build, and maintain highly scalable services across various technical domains.
Architect core platform infrastructure using AWS managed services and industry standard tools such as Kafka, Redis, and Docker/K8s.
Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate requirements into impactful system capabilities.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance, throughput, and stability.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
3+ years of professional experience in building and operating large-scale backend systems.
Proven track record of high technical ownership throughout the full service life cycle.
Strong programming proficiency, particularly in Python.
Some experience with LAMP (php), Node.js, or Java is a plus.
Hands-on expertise operating distributed applications within AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.
Passion for art, creativity, and the DeviantArt community.
Familiarity with search technologies such as Vespa or Elasticsearch is a plus.

Additional Information

DeviantArt is the world's largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts. Our mission is to allow people to connect and express themselves through the creation and sharing of art. As part of our core engineering team, you will directly influence how millions of people discover and interact with art globally, working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, art-loving environment.

We believe the best innovation happens when we mix deep focus work with in-person connection. While you'll work from home most of the week, we require this person to be in our Vancouver office every Thursday.

The approximate base compensation is $130,000 - 185,000 CAD In addition to base pay you will receive company RSUs as part of the compensation package.

The final offer may vary and will be determined by various factors including candidate profile and ideal qualifications.

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How do I apply for the Backend Platform Engineer position at Wix?

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Where is the Backend Platform Engineer position at Wix located?

This position is based in Vancouver. Wix has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Backend Platform Engineer at Wix earn?

Wix has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Backend Platform Engineer role at Wix posted?

This role was posted on June 29, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Backend Platform Engineer role at Wix entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Wix has listed.