Backend Software Engineer, Tucows
CA$93.6-104k
Keeping the internet open and connected
Be an early applicant
Keeping the internet open and connected
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$93.6-104k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make the Internet Better by helping people access the open Internet, narrowing the digital divide, and supporting fairness and equality.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for a motivated intermediate backend engineer who loves the Internet and enjoys learning, sharing knowledge, and applying new technologies to solve complex problems
- You should be comfortable navigating existing codebases and collaborating closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality software for our users
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience as a backend software engineer or in a similar role
- Proficiency in Python or Go, or experience with similar modern backend languages. We value strong engineering fundamentals and a problem-solving mindset over specific syntax
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, ideally using web frameworks such as FastAPI or Gin
- Hands-on experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL (schema design, query optimization)
- Solid understanding of web technologies, protocols, and standards (HTTP, REST, JSON, XML)
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration practices and tools
- Proficient with Git and modern branching workflows
- Comfortable working in agile environments using Jira or similar tools
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and debugging ability
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Experience collaborating in a remote, distributed team environment
- Clear and proactive communication skills
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization/orchestration tools such as Docker Swarm, Nomad, or Kubernetes
- Familiarity with networking, Linux system administration, and infrastructure operations
Desirable
- Experience with message brokers, preferably RabbitMQ
- Knowledge of API security standards, token management, and access control mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, OpenAPI, etc.)
What the job involves
- As a Backend Software Engineer, you’ll design, implement, and maintain the server-side components of our web applications, databases, and APIs
- Design and develop secure, scalable, reliable, and efficient backend services using modern frameworks and tools
- Collaborate with frontend developers to define clear and consistent API endpoints, request/response formats, and data contracts
- Design and optimize database schemas, write performant SQL queries, and ensure data integrity and reliability
- Integrate third-party services, libraries, and tools within the application architecture
- Apply security best practices, including encryption, authentication, authorization, and mitigation of common security vulnerabilities
- Continuously improve code quality, performance, and maintainability through thoughtful design and refactoring
- Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure system reliability and stability
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in both new and existing systems
- Participate in code reviews, share constructive feedback, and help foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Document code, APIs, and system architecture to support knowledge sharing and efficient onboarding
- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
Our take
Tucows had dedicated itself, and its subsidiaries, to ensuring the internet stays open, accessible, and connected. The company is made up of three subsidiaries, Tucows Domains (the world’s second-largest domain registrar and reseller), Ting Internet (high-speed fiber internet provider), and Wavelo (telecom SaaS for CSPs).
Tucows’ technology supports hundreds of thousands of companies around the globe, as such, the company has seen substantial growth over the last few years, rapidly expanding operations into new markets in conjunction with the optimization and development of its award-winning services. The company announced a $40 million buyback program of its common stock which ran from February 2023 to February 2024. It hopes to see its growth continue to flourish over the coming years, and it seems well set to do so.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Flexible work hours and an asynchronous approach
- Remote-first
- "Distributed Workplace Bonus"
- Health, vision, dental benefits
- Annual Flexible Health Spending and Lifestyle Spending dollars
- Learning and development programs with a flexible, annual learning reimbursement fund
- Mental health benefits
- Employee resource groups
- Family/fertility planning support, parental and adoptive leave
- Three weeks of leave, plenty of personal days, and annual paid gratitude days over the holiday season
- Stock options
- Retirement savings plan contributions
Company HQ
Liberty Village, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Elliot Noss
(President & CEO, not founder)Current CEO of Ting, Tucows' high-speed fiber internet service subsidiary. They are also involved in ICANN, to promote and protect an Open Internet around the world.
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