Software Engineer – Backend; Typescript​/Nodejs​/AWS

Staff Software Engineer – Varicent

• 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, Dev Ops, and QA throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Mentor developers, guide code reviews, and raise engineering quality standards.

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

• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your local needs.
• Time Off – PTO and public holidays.
• Volunteer Days – Dedicated time to give back to the community.
• Ignite Days – Dedicated learning days for continuous growth and professional development.
• Financial – Competitive compensation reflecting your market value.
• Retirement – Plans designed to build long‑term financial security.
• Tuition Assistance – Support for continuing education and professional development.
• Flexibility – Remote and hybrid options available across most regions.
• Estimated annual base salary: $104,000 – $130,000 (CAD); additional bonuses and comprehensive benefits may apply.

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