Backend Jobs in Canada
There are 1,112 open Backend jobs in Canada on freehire right now. 355 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and ai.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAD | year | CA$135,000 | CA$166,250 | CA$191,100 | 223 |
| USD | year | $161,625 | $186,350 | $197,500 | 30 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- api 59%
- cloud 46%
- ai 43%
- java 36%
- aws 36%
- ci-cd 34%
- python 32%
- rest 29%
How the work is done
- Remote 196 · 18%
- Hybrid 170 · 15%
- Onsite 22 · 2%
Visa sponsorship offered in 67% of the 106 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 556
- Staff 89
- Lead 42
- Principal 14
- C-level 11
- Junior 11
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 228
- 501-1000 employees 79
- 51-200 employees 47
- 11-50 employees 15
- 201-500 employees 4
- 1-10 employees 2
Senior Backend Engineer - SE3 (Live)
Develops scalable backend systems for eBay Live, a live shopping platform. Focuses on microservices, APIs, and distributed architectures to enhance real-time buyer-seller interactions.
Senior Backend Engineer
A Senior Backend Engineer builds and maintains game-to-cloud server integrations in Unreal Engine, focusing on online multiplayer systems, networked SDKs, and live-ops features like player data persistence and real-time events.
Backend Integration Developer (Java/Spring Boot)
Develops and maintains backend integration services (Java/Spring Boot) for an insurance digital transformation project, focusing on API development, enterprise integrations, and electronic document management to support advisor-facing platforms in an Agile environment.
Freelance AI Task Architect & Backend Engineer
Design AI coding tasks with Dockerized challenges, broken code, tests, and reference solutions using Python, pytest, and Linux/Bash. Collaborate with QA reviewers to ensure reproducibility for AI agents.
Senior Backend Java Developer
Senior Backend Java Developer Location: Toronto, ON, Work Model: Hybrid, 4 days per week onsite Contract: 6 months, with potential for extension Rate: $80 to $90/hour, with flexibility for the right candidate…
Backend Integration Developer - Java/Spring Boot, Hybrid
Builds and integrates RESTful backend services for an insurance digital transformation using Java and Spring Boot in a hybrid role.
Senior Software Engineer/ Software Developer (Backend)
Build backend services and APIs for PlayStation’s new mobile and web experiences, designing scalable architectures and data models to connect gamers globally.
Software Engineer II/ Software Developer (Backend)
Build and operate backend services and APIs for new PlayStation mobile/web experiences using Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud infrastructure.
Senior Software Engineer/ Software Developer (Backend)
Build scalable backend services and APIs for PlayStation’s new mobile and web experiences, using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS to power gamer connections and content discovery.
Intermediate Backend Developer (C# & SQL Server) - Remote
TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the…
Senior Backend Engineer, Scalable Data Platforms
The Senior Backend Engineer will design and maintain scalable data pipelines and APIs for Instacart's marketing and CRM platforms in Toronto. This role focuses on building reliable infrastructure with a strong emphasis on system observability and uptime.
Senior Backend Engineer, Entities
EvenUp is on a mission to close the justice gap using technology and AI. We empower personal injury lawyers and victims to get the justice they deserve. Our products enable law firms to secure faster settlements,…