Location: Calgary, Canada
At Robots & Pencils, we design and build world-class digital products for the world’s leading brands. We’re seeking a Senior Back-end Engineer who combines deep JavaScript/TypeScript expertise with a pragmatic mindset, someone who can architect scalable Node.js services and translate complex requirements into secure, high-performance backend systems.
This role is based in our Calgary office. It’s a high-impact opportunity for an engineer who thrives on backend architecture, API design, and cloud-native development. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on delivering clean, efficient, and maintainable backend solutions.
About YouYou’re passionate about building robust, modern back-end systems using JavaScript and TypeScript. You stay current with Node.js best practices, distributed systems, and performance optimization techniques. You enjoy clean architecture, secure code, and solving real-world problems with scalable, well-tested solutions. You take pride in your work and love collaborating with others to ship great products.
What You’ll DoLead the design and development of scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript
Architect efficient systems for data processing, integrations, and real-time functionality
Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and product managers to ensure cohesive solutions
Optimize backend performance, reliability, and maintainability
Apply best practices in testing, code reviews, documentation, and CI/CD
Contribute to team knowledge sharing and technical direction
Strong experience with JavaScript and TypeScript in a back-end context
6+ years of professional software development experience
Deep proficiency in Node.js, RESTful API design, and asynchronous programming
Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture
Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Upper-Intermediate English level (written and spoken)
Experience with authentication/authorization, message queues, or GraphQL
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or infrastructure-as-code tools
Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
