WORKPLACE: Montréal offices
Position Overview:
As a Senior Backend Developer working within Waste Robotics team, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that enables provisioning and monitoring of our cutting-edge robotic waste management solutions. You will work in a collaborative and innovative environment to create software solutions that optimize waste collection, sorting, and recycling processes. Your expertise in backend development will be instrumental in driving efficiency, scalability, accountability and reliability within our robotics ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
Backend System Development:
- Lead the design and implementation of robust backend systems and APIs to support our robotics waste recuperation solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including robotics engineers and data scientists, to integrate backend components seamlessly into our robotic systems.
Database Management:
- Design and optimize database schemas for efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis.
- Ensure data integrity and security by implementing appropriate access controls and encryption techniques.
Performance Optimization:
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize backend code for performance and scalability.
- Implement caching mechanisms and load balancing strategies to enhance system responsiveness.
API Development:
- Develop and maintain APIs that facilitate communication between robots, user interfaces, and external systems.
- Ensure API documentation is up-to-date and accessible to internal and external stakeholders.
Security and Compliance:
- Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., data privacy and environmental standards).
- Regularly conduct security assessments and apply necessary patches and updates.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
- Set up monitoring tools and processes to proactively identify and address backend system issues.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure system reliability and high availability.
Collaboration and Mentorship:
- Collaborate with junior developers and provide guidance, code reviews, and mentorship.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and share knowledge with the team.
Testing and Quality Assurance:
- Write unit tests and conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and reliability.
- Assist in the development of automated testing frameworks for backend components.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field;
- Proven experience (typically 5+ years) as a backend developer in a complex software development environment;
- Proficiency in backend programming languages such as C#;
- Strong knowledge of database systems, both SQL and NoSQL, and their optimization;
- Experience with RESTful API design and development;
- Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and version control systems.
- WORK SCHEDULE:40 hours/week, day shift
SALARY:
- To be discussed;
- No work on your birthday;
- Flexible schedules; Possibility of telecommuting;
- 4 weeks of vacation to start.
Interested individuals should send their resumes to:
Email: denys.kane@wasterobotic.com
Start date: Immediate
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Masculine pronouns are used for brevity.
