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 Backend Developer
Build and maintain scalable backend systems for an AI-powered renewable energy analytics platform, integrating ML models to optimize wind, solar, and storage assets.
Backend Developer [32922]
Backend Developer building server-side logic, APIs, and databases for web and mobile platforms using languages like Node.js, Python, or Java.
JAVA Backend Developer
Job Requirement We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Developer with 5–10 years of hands‑on expertise in building scalable, secure, and high‑performance backend systems. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge…
Senior Backend Developer
Senior backend developer builds and scales cloud-native Python services on AWS using Django and Terraform, leading architecture and mentoring peers.
Backend Developer ( Nest.js / Typescript)
Build and scale backend services in TypeScript/NestJS, designing REST/GraphQL APIs, PostgreSQL data models, and microservices with CQRS and Clean Architecture for a climate-tech platform.
Staff Backend Developer
Lead the design and delivery of scalable backend services and APIs in Python/TypeScript, owning systems end-to-end while driving engineering standards and mentoring engineers.
Backend Developer
Build and scale the backend systems powering Frank & Oak’s e-commerce platform using PHP, MySQL, and APIs to deliver a seamless shopping experience.
Back End Developer
Builds and maintains Java-based microservices using Spring Boot, focusing on scalable backend architecture and cloud platforms.
Senior Software Engineer: SaaS & AI Backend
Senior backend engineer building scalable SaaS platforms with AI integrations, owning architecture, APIs, and end-to-end features while mentoring junior engineers.
Back End Developer
Build and maintain Java-based backend systems, automate deployments with CI/CD, and migrate legacy codebases while ensuring system stability.
Senior Backend Engineer (SaaS, Data & AI)
Build and lead backend systems for a SaaS platform that integrates AI and cybersecurity, designing APIs and services to power scalable, data-driven features for IT management.
Back End Developer - AI Trainer
Train and evaluate AI chatbots by designing coding challenges, assessing outputs for correctness, and improving model logic using Python/JavaScript.
Java Backend Software Engineer
Build cloud-native cybersecurity products in Java, collaborating with global teams to automate risk management and secure networks.
Senior Java Backend Software Engineer
Build cloud-native security products in Java, collaborating with global teams to design scalable backends and resolve operational issues.
Senior Java Backend Software Developer
Build and maintain Java-based backend systems for document management, using Spring, REST APIs, Kafka, and automated testing tools like Cucumber and Testcontainers.
Senior Java Backend Software Developer
Build and maintain Java-based backend systems for document management, using Spring, REST APIs, Kafka, and automated testing tools like Cucumber and Testcontainers.
CIBC Backend Developer - Java & Microservices
Build and maintain Java-based microservices and APIs for CIBC’s digital banking platform, mentoring junior developers and driving operational improvements.
Senior Java & Angular Developer — Backend & Frontend
Develop and maintain Java backend and Angular frontend for a 10-month contract in Laval, following SDLC and participating in design reviews.
Hybrid Java Backend Developer Role
Build and maintain secure, scalable Java backend services for a digital currency platform using Spring, SQL, and cloud tools.