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Senior Backend Engineer (Customer Focus)

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Hiring Remotely in Canada
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Canada
Senior level
Build and architect scalable backend systems using microservices, APIs, databases, and cloud services. Develop customer-focused product features, improve infrastructure and performance, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with product, commercial, and globally distributed engineering teams. The role also involves translating customer needs into product solutions and applying Agile development and CI/CD practices.
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Description

We are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer for its Customer Focus Group (CFG) — a technical team that bridges engineering and the commercial side of the product. CFG members handle development, architecture, product, and direct customer interaction: translating customer needs into the product, building new features, and resolving pressing technical issues.
The role needs a strong backend builder who can also take a holistic, product-and-customer view, with a focus on infrastructure, performance, and customer satisfaction.


Requirements

Must-have skills:

  • Backend architecture — microservices, API design, and design patterns (deep understanding)
  • Node.js / TypeScript proficiency (or other relevant backend languages)
  • SQL and NoSQL databases, with experience scaling systems for high-volume data processing
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their services — serverless computing, managed databases
  • 5+ years of backend development, with a strong focus on customer-centric products
  • Proven problem-solving with a track record of performant, scalable solutions
  • Agile development practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Excellent collaboration and communication with globally distributed teams


Nice-to-have skills:

  • Security / AppSec domain familiarity (OX is a security product)
  • Customer-facing / pre-sales technical experience
  • Experience bridging product and engineering


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