Backend Jobs in Canada
There are 1,112 open Backend jobs in Canada on freehire right now. 340 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
Staff Software Engineer - Backend
Builds and scales Databricks’ core data and AI infrastructure, focusing on distributed systems, log analytics, AI/BI, or app platforms in Vancouver.
Zip Backend Software Engineer Role
Build scalable backend systems for Zip’s fintech platform, integrating APIs and AI-driven automation to enhance procurement workflows.
Senior Backend Web API Engineer – Games (Hybrid)
Build and maintain web APIs for a gaming company using JavaScript, contributing across the full software development lifecycle in a hybrid role.
Software Engineer Backend (Java)
A leading FinTech company is seeking an experienced backend engineer to join their team in downtown Vancouver. This company specializes in providing banks with embedded financial products and services, aiming to…
Software Engineer, Backend – Edge Systems
Build and maintain Node.js/TypeScript services running on Linux edge devices that integrate with cameras, payment terminals, locks, and sensors for unattended retail smart stores.
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Platform - CETI)
Build scalable backend services in Go to power Coinbase’s crypto products, bridging blockchain tech with high-frequency, low-latency cloud systems.
Lead Backend Software Engineer
Lead backend engineer designing and reviewing Java/Spring Boot services and REST APIs for a fintech pricing orchestration system, guiding scalable design and integration with upstream services.
Backend Python Engineer – Scalable, AI-Driven AWS Systems
Designs and optimizes scalable, event-driven Python systems on AWS that integrate ML models to enrich digital library content.
Staff Software Engineer - Backend Focus
Designs and optimizes scalable backend services for a document analysis platform using Node.js, Python, or Go in a hybrid Toronto office.
Backend Software Engineer (Python)
Build and optimize event-driven, distributed Python systems on AWS to extract and enrich metadata from large-scale content datasets, integrating ML/LLM components for Scribd’s media platforms.
Software Engineer, Backend - Unified Gateway
Build and maintain DoorDash’s API Gateway platform, translating REST/JSON to gRPC, handling auth, routing, and resilience for a global logistics engine.
Backend Quality Engineer – API & Automation Focus
Designs and runs automated tests for backend APIs and features, using frameworks like Selenium and databases to ensure software quality in an Agile team.
Software Engineer Backend Specialist
Build and optimize scalable micro-services in Go for an ad-tech platform, working with distributed databases, Kafka, and high-volume transaction systems.
Software Engineer, Backend
Build and refactor Bree’s serverless backend in TypeScript/Node.js on AWS Lambda, focusing on scalable payment systems and AI-native development practices.
Software Engineer: Backend Systems
Build and scale backend systems for an AI startup, moving prototypes to production while optimizing performance, security, and observability.
Senior Backend SaaS Engineer — Python, AWS, Hybrid
Build and evolve a SaaS platform’s backend using Python/Django and AWS, designing scalable, secure services with CI/CD; occasional full-stack React/MUI work.