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

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Department: Incentives

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.

For this role, the estimated annual base salary range is between $121,000 - $159,000 (CAD). In addition to base salary, our compensation package may include bonuses, commissions for eligible sales roles, and a comprehensive benefits package. The actual base salary will vary based on factors including individual qualifications and market data, as objectively assessed during the interview process. 

This posting is for a new 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. 

Overview of Benefits: 

• Health & Wellness— Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your local needs 
• Time Off— PTO and public holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most 
• Volunteer Days— Dedicated time to give back and support the communities that matter to you 
• Ignite Days— Dedicated learning days to support continuous growth, skill development, and professional learning 
• Financial— Compensation that reflects your market and your value 
• Retirement— Retirement plans designed to help you build long-term financial security 
• Tuition Assistance— Invest in your growth with support for continuing education and professional development 
• Flexibility— Work where you thrive, with remote and hybrid options available across most regions