Backend Jobs in Canada
There are 1,107 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 42%
- java 36%
- aws 36%
- ci-cd 34%
- python 32%
- rest 29%
How the work is done
- Remote 196 · 18%
- Hybrid 169 · 15%
- Onsite 22 · 2%
Visa sponsorship offered in 67% of the 105 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 551
- Staff 89
- Lead 42
- Principal 14
- C-level 11
- Junior 11
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 228
- 501-1000 employees 79
- 51-200 employees 48
- 11-50 employees 15
- 201-500 employees 4
- 1-10 employees 2
Senior Backend Developer, SCM Tech Fulfillment
Senior developer building and enhancing HelloFresh's Python-based algorithmic production planning engine and FastAPI backend services on AWS, with some React frontend support.
Senior Software Engineer/ Software Developer (Backend)
Senior backend engineer on a startup-style team within Sony PlayStation, designing and building scalable backend services, APIs, and data models for new mobile/web consumer gaming experiences using Node.js/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
Software Engineer II/ Software Developer (Backend)
Build and maintain backend services and APIs for PlayStation’s new mobile and web experiences, using Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL on AWS.
Golang Back-end Developer
The Golang Back-end Developer will design and build security-focused features, automation tools, and AI agents within the HashiVault squad. The role requires strong experience in Go, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms to support cybersecurity infrastructure and service delivery.
Senior Backend Python Engineer
The Senior Backend Python Engineer will design and build scalable, high-performance microservices for a core banking environment. The role involves developing REST APIs, managing high-volume transaction processing, and mentoring junior team members.
Senior Backend Java/AWS Engineer for FinCrime
Designs and develops Java/Spring Boot APIs and microservices for fintech fraud detection, deploys on AWS, and collaborates with architects and product teams in a hybrid Montreal role.
Java Backend Engineer
The Java Backend Engineer will design and build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and event-driven architectures. The role involves managing database integrations, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and maintaining high code quality through testing and CI/CD practices.
Senior Backend Engineer - SaaS Platform, AWS & REST APIs
Apertera is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to develop and maintain their SaaS backend architecture using Python and Django. The role involves building scalable services on AWS and occasionally contributing to front-end development with React.
Senior .NET Backend Engineer for AI-Driven Platform
Dayforce is hiring a Senior .NET Backend Engineer to design and build core services for their AI-enabled agent platform. The role focuses on backend development, system reliability, and scalable infrastructure within a distributed environment.
Senior Backend Engineer: NestJS, TS/Node, Kafka & MongoDB
Senior Backend Engineer modernizes a legacy platform into a cloud-native architecture using NestJS, Kafka, and MongoDB, with a focus on testing, observability, and reliability.
Java Backend Developer – Commercial Banking
Build and maintain scalable Java backend services for a commercial banking platform using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices on OpenShift.
Backend Developer – TypeScript/Node.js, NestJS & Kafka
Senior backend engineer builds and scales cloud-native NestJS services in an NX monorepo, using Kafka for event-driven workflows and MongoDB/Snowflake for operational/analytical data.