Staff Software Engineer - Backend (Typescript / .Nodejs / AWS )

Varicent

$104K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience with a backend focus.
  • 3+ years working with Typescript / Node.js / C#.
  • Advanced experience with AWS services including EC2, EKS, Lambda, and others.
  • Proven experience with large datasets and distributed computing using tools like Spark and Kafka.
  • Solid understanding of system design and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and scale REST APIs and data processing pipelines for high-volume datasets.
  • Architect and optimize backend services for high throughput and low-latency performance.
  • Develop applications using Python, Typescript, C#, and AWS-native services.
  • Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability across microservices.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Mentor developers and elevate engineering quality standards.

Benefits

  • Eligible to participate in a variable compensation program.
  • Access to advanced tools and methodologies in engineering.
Full Job Description
Our ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) application simplifies data workflows, enabling organizations to extract insights faster, automate repetitive tasks, and unlock the true potential of their data.

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep experience designing and scaling large-scale, data-intensive systems. This role requires hands-on expertise working with massive datasets, distributed data pipelines, and high-throughput backend architectures. You will play a key role in driving our backend services, data platforms, and cloud-native systems forward.

What You'll Do
  • Design, build, and scale new features for REST APIs and large-scale data processing pipelines that handle high-volume datasets across distributed systems.
  • Architect and optimize backend services for high throughput and low-latency performance.
  • Develop data-intensive and event-driven applications using Python, Typescript, C#, and AWS-native services.
  • Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability across microservices and cloud infrastructure.
  • Partner with senior engineers, architects, DevOps, and QA throughout the full development lifecycle.
  • Mentor developers, guide code reviews, and raise engineering quality standards.

What You Bring

Technical Expertise
  • 6+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience with a strong backend focus.
  • 3+ years working with Typescript / Node.js / C#.
  • Advanced experience with AWS (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Step Functions, etc.).
  • Proven experience working with large datasets, distributed computing, and batch or stream processing using Spark, Dask, EMR, Glue, Kafka, etc.
  • Solid understanding of system design, distributed systems, scalability patterns, and cloud architecture.


Collaboration & Communication
  • Ability to collaborate, document solutions clearly, and participate in technical discussions with stakeholders.


The expected base salary range for this role is $ 104,300 - $ 130,000* CAD and individuals may be eligible to participate in our variable compensation program.

*Final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, designations, and market conditions.

This posting is for existing vacancy

This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.

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