Backend Jobs in Canada
There are 1,110 open Backend jobs in Canada on freehire right now. 349 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 195 · 18%
- Hybrid 170 · 15%
- Onsite 22 · 2%
Visa sponsorship offered in 67% of the 106 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 555
- 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 Platform Backend Developer
ROLE DESCRIPTION We’re looking for a Senior DevOps Developer who can help support the development organization to deliver value to customers in a reliable, efficient, and safe manner. You’ll be working in a focused…
Tech Lead - Specialist Java Backend Developer
Job Description Application Deadline: July 6th, 2026 This role can be located in the Caribbean Banking Market or in Canada where the successful candidate resides What is the opportunity? The Lead Java Backend Developer…
Senior Backend Developer
Location: Toronto, Ontario Role Overview Our client is a rapidly growing enterprise sustainability platform that helps leading organizations automate measurement of their environmental impact and accelerate their…
Senior Backend Developer (Java)- EN
What if you could use your technology skills to work on products that make an impact when it comes to delivering unforgettable client experiences? We’ve moved away from digitizing simple banking capabilities, to…
Staff Backend Engineer - Ads Formats
Lead the architecture and development of high-scale, low-latency ad format systems at Faire, including video and brand creative, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and measurable business impact.
Staff Backend Engineer - Search FX (Discovery Experience)
Design and lead the architecture for Faire’s retailer-facing search and discovery platform, integrating AI-driven features like LLM-powered query understanding and hybrid search systems using Elasticsearch, Kotlin, and AWS.
Software Engineering Consultant: Backend, Data & AI - longueuil
Titre : Consultant(e) en génie logiciel – Backend, Data & AI Lieu : Montréal (présence en bureau requise 3x/semaine, dès le jour 1) Ce que vous ferez Concevoir, développer et maintenir des services backend, API…
Software Engineering Consultant: Backend, Data & AI
Backend and AI consultant designing Python/TypeScript microservices, REST APIs, Snowflake integrations, and LLM-powered features (RAG, prompt workflows) in a hybrid Montreal role.
Geospatial Backend Engineer — C++ & SQL
Backend developer on the Hydrographic Production Database (HPD), designing SQL schemas, writing queries, and building C++ backend services for hydrographic offices and maritime authorities.
Senior Platform Backend Engineer
Senior Software Engineer, Backend The opportunity Unity Studio is our industry focused, cutting-edge, browser-based real-time 3D authoring tool. Studio's next chapter takes it into gaming, with an ambitious vision…
Senior Game Backend Engineer
Senior Game Backend Engineer at Offworld Industries to take technical ownership of live-service game's microservice backend built on Tencent InGame PaaS, requiring Node.js/TypeScript expertise and cross-border collaboration with Tencent teams.
Intern, Backend Software Engineer - Team Interstellar - Winter 2027
161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto,Toronto, Ontario, Intern, Backend Software Engineer - Team Interstellar - Winter 2027 MUST INCLUDE YOUR RESUME AND UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT IN ONE PDF DOCUMENT IN THE ATTACHMENT…
Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Online Storage) Affirm · $130k – $173k Middle 7h ago
Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Online Storage) Affirm Canada Middle Software Development 3d ago $130k – $173k About this role Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the…
Senior Backend Scala/Java Engineer – Remote Québec
Build and maintain Scala/Java backend services and APIs for an edtech platform, refactoring legacy code and collaborating with product teams.
Senior Software Developer (Backend)
Ready for a challenge? Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a…
Senior .NET Backend Engineer – Azure, AI & Fintech APIs
Canaccord Genuity Corp. is seeking a skilled Backend Developer with deep .NET expertise, Azure DevOps proficiency, and SQL experience to join the Finlogik Group's Application and Integrations team in Canada. You…
Senior Principal Backend Engineer, Crypto and Alternative Trading Products
Architect, design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services for Questrade's retail crypto and alternatives trading platforms, leveraging modern architectural patterns and best-in-class…
Senior Backend Engineer - NetDevOps, AI & Cloud
Bell Canada is seeking a Senior Backend-focused Developer to join the Bell Business Markets team. You will design, develop, and scale our network automation platform using cloud-native technologies, while shaping the…