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

CurrencyPeriod25thMedian75thPostings
CADyearCA$135,000CA$166,250CA$191,100223
USDyear$161,625$186,350$197,50030

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
1,111 jobs
United States Digital Space LLC
3 weeks ago

Lush Backend Engineer - Hybrid Role

Open 19d HybridNorth America
Canada

Become an Intermediate Backend Engineer with Lush Handmade Cosmetics and create impactful backend services. This hybrid position blends remote flexibility with on-site collaboration to develop REST APIs and GraphQL…

api django flask graphql python +3 skills
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Evertz
3 weeks ago

Evertz Senior Backend Engineer Role

Open 19d North AmericaSenior
Canada

Step into the role of Senior Backend Engineer at Evertz in Burlington, Ontario, where innovation meets backend technology. This position is ideal for candidates experienced in Java and AI-assisted development…

ai aws ci-cd cloud cloud-native +2 skills
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Compunnel, Inc.
3 weeks ago

Senior Backend API Developer in CAD

Open 19d North AmericaSenior
Canada

Advance your career as a Senior Backend Developer focusing on CAD solutions, designing and enhancing REST APIs. Play a key role in ensuring system resilience through effective data handling and integrations. This…

api api-design cad java json +2 skills
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IT Connex
3 weeks ago

Python Backend Developer in Trading Environment

Open 19d North America
Canada

Join a collaborative engineering team as a Backend Python Developer focused on data solutions in a high-stakes trading environment. This role supports vital trading decision-making through data integrity. As a Backend…

agile api oop python sql
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Pafsolutions
3 weeks ago

Experienced Backend Developer in Java

Open 19d North America
Canada

Transform backend applications as an Experienced Backend Developer in Java. Focus on building robust systems that leverage modern frameworks and cloud technologies. This position requires 5–10 years of Java backend…

agile api api-design ci-cd cloud +14 skills
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Bestpass - Fleetworthy
3 weeks ago

Senior Backend Developer at Fleetworthy

Open 19d North AmericaSenior
Canada

Fleetworthy seeks a Senior Backend Developer to innovate fleet readiness technology through effective API design and robust database management, embracing a data-driven approach. As a Senior Backend Developer at…

api api-design aws azure cloud +7 skills
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Tata Consultancy Services
3 weeks ago

Backend Developer with Java Expertise

Open 19d North AmericaFull-time Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Canada

Take your skills to the next level as a Backend Developer with Tata Consultancy Services in Toronto, Ontario. This full-time role focuses on Java, Spring frameworks, and microservices. In this Mid-Senior level…

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LōD
3 weeks ago

Innovative Backend Developer Role

Open 19d North America
Canada

Become a Backend Software Developer and contribute to building modern web applications focused on energy and AI. Located in downtown Vancouver, this role offers hands-on work with TypeScript and NestJS. This position…

agile ai api graphql jira +6 skills
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Insight Global
3 weeks ago

AWS Backend Developer at Insight Global

Open 19d North AmericaContract Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Canada

Step into a pivotal role as an AWS Backend Developer with Insight Global, contributing to a leading wealth management client's digital advisor portal. This position highlights your backend skills in a cloud-native…

api aws cdk ci-cd cloud +6 skills
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Superhuman
3 weeks ago

Software Engineer, Back-End - Mail (Canada)

Open 20d RemoteNorth AmericaFull-time
Canada

Builds high-throughput backend systems for Superhuman Mail, integrating AI agent orchestration and real-time data pipelines across the productivity platform.

agentic-ai ai api api-design aws +9 skills
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MQ Referrals Only
3 weeks ago

Backend Engineer II — Remote-Friendly, Flexible Hours

Open 20d North America
Canada

Design and build backend services in Java for a financial-services firm, maintaining high-quality code and collaborating with a flexible, team-oriented environment.

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C Core
3 weeks ago

Backend Python Engineer for Scalable Geospatial Pipelines

Open 20d North America
Canada

C-CORE is seeking a Software Developer to join the COREsight Team in St. John’s, NL. You will build and scale Python data pipelines, ingest satellite imagery, AIS, and RF detections, and work on the tasking adapter…

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Hootsuite
3 weeks ago

Senior Platform Backend Developer

Open 20d North AmericaFull-timeSenior
Canada

Build and maintain cloud infrastructure and developer tools in Go/Scala/PHP to keep Hootsuite’s SaaS platform secure, reliable, and scalable.

ai automation aws cad cloud +9 skills
115 400 – 161 600 CAD
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Socket.dev Backed by a16z
3 weeks ago

Senior Backend Engineer: AI-Driven Workflow Platform

Open 20d North AmericaSenior
Canada

Design and build scalable backend services and APIs for a global multi-tenant SaaS workflow platform, focusing on distributed systems and platform architecture.

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Linux Association of Canada
3 weeks ago

Senior Python Backend Engineer | Ansible + PostgreSQL

Open 20d North AmericaSenior
Canada

Senior Python backend engineer building and maintaining services for in-store iOS apps using PostgreSQL, Ansible, RabbitMQ, and Ejabberd in a fast-paced project-based environment.

ansible ios linux postgresql python +2 skills
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mthree Recruiting Portal
3 weeks ago

Golang Backend Engineer - Kubernetes & Cloud

Open 20d North America
Canada

mthree is seeking a Golang Developer in Montreal to join a dynamic tech team for a financial services client. You will build scalable backend services, design RESTful APIs, and support cloud-native infrastructure in…

api automation cloud cloud-native go +3 skills
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Affirm
3 weeks ago

Senior Backend Engineer - Scalable Cloud Infra (Remote)

Open 20d North AmericaSenior H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Canada

Lead backend architecture for scalable cloud infrastructure supporting ML, product, and financial workloads using Python/Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.

aws kotlin kubernetes machine-learning mysql +1 skills
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C Core
3 weeks ago

Backend Python – Software Developer, Intermediate

Open 20d North America
Canada

Build Python data pipelines that fuse satellite imagery, AIS vessel tracking, and RF signals into a real-time maritime intelligence platform for defense and environmental monitoring.

ai airflow api argocd dagster +11 skills
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Light & Wonder
3 weeks ago

Associate Back End Developer

Open 20d North America H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Canada

Builds and maintains scalable game servers and tools for online casino games using Java/C#/Python, ensuring performance and statistical balance.

csharp java oop python spring +1 skills
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Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD)
3 weeks ago

Senior Backend Software Developer

Open 20d North AmericaSenior
Canada

Goodfood (TSX: FOOD) is a leading digitally native meal solutions brand in Canada, delivering fresh meals and add-ons that make it easy for customers from across Canada to enjoy delicious meals at home every day. The…

api ci-cd cloud design-patterns gcp +15 skills
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