Backend Jobs in Canada
There are 1,111 open Backend jobs in Canada on freehire right now. 339 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 42%
- 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 556
- Staff 89
- Lead 42
- Principal 14
- C-level 11
- Junior 11
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 230
- 501-1000 employees 79
- 51-200 employees 47
- 11-50 employees 15
- 201-500 employees 4
- 1-10 employees 2
Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer designs, builds, and deploys scalable financial-services systems for North American clients, using Java, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud platforms.
Head of Engineering, Backend and Data Platforms
Lead backend and data-platform engineering for a CPG-focused SaaS analytics company, designing scalable Node.js/Python systems and data pipelines that turn retail data into real-time insights.
Python AI Backend Engineer
Top/Required Skills: Python, FastAPI, System Design, End-to-End Software Development, REST APIs, Component-Based Architecture, MCP Servers, Google ADK, LangChain, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), PySpark,…
Head of Backend
About the Role A fast-growing productivity SaaS startup is looking for a Head of Backend to lead and scale its backend engineering function. You'll join a small, highly capable development team and play a pivotal…
Senior Backend Engineer at Faire
Build and own Kotlin backend services that power free-shipping and discount programs for independent retailers, shaping their shopping experience.
Staff Engineer - User Experience (Backend)
Lead backend architecture for patient-facing systems, designing APIs, event-driven workflows, and secure communication pipelines in a healthcare platform.
Java Back End Developer
Builds and maintains Java/Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs, deploys to GCP, and works with SQL/NoSQL databases for scalable backend systems.
Backend Software Engineer - Kubernetes & Python
DRW Montreal is seeking a passionate Software Developer to join the infrastructure team. You will design and build reliable backend services in Python, operate Kubernetes-based applications, and create automation to…
Java Backend Developer
Build and maintain backend systems for Localcoin’s cryptocurrency ATM network, including KYC verification and blockchain integrations using Java, Spring, and SQL.
Senior Backend Architect - AWS Cloud & Observability
Designs and evolves backend and cloud architecture for agricultural software, ensuring performance, security, and scalability while collaborating on code reviews and CI/CD deployments.
Java Backend Engineer for Crypto ATM Network
Builds and maintains backend systems in Java/Spring for a Bitcoin ATM network, ensuring data integrity and high availability across 200+ machines.
Senior Java Backend Engineer - Spring Boot & Microservices
Builds and maintains scalable Java microservices with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and databases, deployed on Google Cloud in a hybrid Toronto office setup.
Senior Backend Engineer, Architecture Engineering
Design and build AI-powered backend systems that automate software development workflows, using Go/Rust/Python to improve engineering productivity at scale.
Senior Backend Engineer, Ruby
Builds and optimizes backend services in Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL for a global portfolio-planning platform, focusing on APIs, real-time features, and performance at scale.
Senior AEM Backend Developer
Build and optimize enterprise-grade digital experiences using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Java, extending components, services, and integrations for scalable web content management.
Lead Backend Engineer at Venn, B2B Fintech
Advance your career as a Lead Backend Engineer at Venn, the top B2B fintech in Canada. Take charge of building innovative banking solutions for modern entrepreneurs. In this role, you will lead the development of…
Senior Backend Engineer for Innovative TTS
Become a Senior Backend Engineer at Speechify, where you'll design and maintain APIs that power transformative text-to-speech solutions. Work 100% remotely in a diverse, collaborative atmosphere. As part of the…