Senior Back-End Engineer Remote

Build AI-driven tax solutions remotely in Canada as a Senior Back-End Engineer k closely with our CEO and CTO to transform tax workflows for professionals and SMBs.

Pay Range: $140k to $160k CAD + Equity + Variable Comp up to 20% of base salary

Benefits offered:
Medical, pension, life insurance

• End-to-End System Design: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend solutions. You’ll work primarily with Django and Python to architect backend components, design data models, develop business logic, and integrate third‑party APIs.
• API and Microservices Architecture: Build and maintain well‑structured RESTful and Graph
  
  QL APIs, ensuring reliability, security, and documentation quality. Design backend systems in a modular way that supports future microservices expansion.
• Database Management and Security: Manage relational databases (Postgre
  
  SQL preferred), optimize queries, and ensure proper indexing and migration management. Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data protection practices aligned with Django’s security standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO, CTO, frontend team, and UX designers to deliver features that match user and business requirements. Ensure technical clarity across teams.
• Technical Problem Solving: Diagnose and solve complex system challenges through thoughtful backend architecture and Django best practices. Contribute to broader engineering decisions across the platform.
• Code Reviews: Review code for reliability, maintainability, and performance. Enforce good coding standards for junior engineers in Python, Django conventions, and clean backend design.
• Continuous Improvement and R&D: Explore emerging trends in backend frameworks, cloud services, and AI tooling. Propose improvements that enhance our development velocity and platform robustness.
• Agile Development: Work within an agile development cycle, delivering high‑quality backend features efficiently while adapting to changing priorities.

• Strong experience with Django, Python, and modern backend development.
• Self‑starter who thrives in ambiguity.
• Clear communicator with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Passionate about building clean, scalable backend systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience developing backend applications with meaningful impact.
• Experience with AI/LLM‑related projects is a plus.
• Exposure to fintech, tax, or accounting software is a bonus.

We have a very unique and fast hiring process.

Click on Apply Now and fill out the application form.

Once you pass the initial screening, you'll receive a programming assignment to be completed within 3-4 days.

Note:

This is not a paid assignment. We encourage you to use AI tools such as Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, and Git Hub Copilot to complete it.

If you pass the programming assignment screening, you will be invited to a 45‑minute video interview. The interview will include 30 minutes for reviewing your programming assignment and answering technical questions, followed by 15 minutes for general Q&A.

Each applicant is unique, so we'll use this time to either dig deeper technically or chat with our founder to discuss your final offer.

If you're ready to make a big impact on a small team and take your career to the next level, apply today to join our team  can't wait to meet you!

At TaxGPT, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity in all its forms – race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and beyond – enriches our perspectives and enhances our product. Each member of our team brings unique experiences, skills, and viewpoints to the table, and it's this mosaic of backgrounds that drives our innovation forward.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Join us in building a future where technology breaks barriers and creates opportunities for all.