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Senior Backend Engineer - Job Opportunity at Velocity Global

Toronto, Canada
Full-time
Senior
Posted: April 30, 2025
On-site
CAD 130,000 - 170,000 annually based on Toronto market rates for senior backend roles in fintech/HR tech

Benefits

Flexible PTO with emphasis on work-life balance
Comprehensive parental leave program supporting family planning
Competitive health and dental coverage
Forward-looking retirement savings plan with company matching
Employee incentive plan for shared success

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect scalable backend systems for global workforce management platform
Lead technical implementation of growth-focused features using TypeScript and AWS
Drive system optimization for enhanced user acquisition and retention
Provide technical mentorship and foster engineering excellence
Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy
Manage production systems and resolve complex technical challenges

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience

5+ years of professional experience in software engineering

Required Skills

TypeScript Postgres AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3) Microservices architecture RESTful APIs Lean methodology Problem-solving Communication Team collaboration
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Industry Trends

Global workforce management platforms are experiencing rapid growth due to remote work adoption and cross-border hiring trends Serverless architecture adoption is accelerating in enterprise applications, particularly for scalable global solutions TypeScript has become the de facto standard for large-scale JavaScript applications, especially in financial and HR tech

Role Significance

Likely part of a 6-8 person engineering team within the larger Growth Engineering organization
Senior-level position with significant technical decision-making authority and architectural influence

Key Projects

Global workforce platform scalability initiatives User acquisition and retention system optimizations Backend infrastructure modernization Cross-border payment and compliance systems

Success Factors

Deep understanding of distributed systems and global scalability challenges Experience with high-availability architectures for international markets Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities Ability to balance technical excellence with business impact

Market Demand

Very high demand, particularly in Toronto's growing tech hub, with increased focus on global workforce solutions and distributed team management platforms

Important Skills

Critical Skills

Backend architecture experience with focus on global scalability Deep TypeScript and AWS serverless expertise Understanding of international data compliance and security Technical leadership and mentoring capabilities

Beneficial Skills

Experience with international payment systems Knowledge of HR tech or workforce management platforms Understanding of cross-border compliance challenges Experience with high-scale distributed systems

Unique Aspects

Focus on global workforce management creates unique technical challenges around scalability and compliance
Combination of fintech and HR tech domains requires broad technical expertise
Strong emphasis on lean methodology and growth engineering
Global impact of technical decisions affecting international workforce management

Career Growth

2-3 years in role before advancement opportunity, depending on business growth and individual impact

Potential Next Roles

Lead Backend Engineer Principal Engineer Technical Architect Engineering Manager

Company Overview

Velocity Global

Velocity Global is a leading provider of global employment solutions, enabling companies to hire and manage talent across 185+ countries

Established player in the global workforce management space with significant market presence and growth trajectory
Strategic Toronto office indicating expansion in Canadian tech market and North American operations
Values-driven organization emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and global perspective, with strong focus on technical excellence and personal growth
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