Last updated: 2025-06-13

117 Backend Software Engineering jobs in Toronto.

Hiring now: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer @ Gptzero, Backend Engineer @ Faire, Sr Software Engineer @ Tripstack, Sr Fullstack Developer @ Lightspeed, Backend Engineer @ Owl, Sr Software Engineer @ Robinhood , Sr Software Engineer @ Veeva Syst, Sr Software Engineer Developer Exp @ Lyft, Software Engineer Pipelines Team @ Circleci, Software Engineer Marketing Systems @ Stripe. Explore more at at jobswithgpt.com

🔥 Skills

AWS (23) Kubernetes (23) Python (19) microservices (16) APIs (15) distributed systems (14) Go (13) Golang (13) Java (12) Docker (11)

📍 Locations

Toronto (70)

GPTZero

GPTZero is on a mission to restore trust and transparency on the internet. As the leading AI detection platform, we empower educators, students, journalists, m…

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: AWS, Kubernetes, Go, Node.js, Python, SQL, NoSQL, CI/CD pipelines, NLP workloads, Containerization
  • Experience: Experience working in an early-stage startup environment
  • Type: Full-time

Faire

Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing more revenue than Walm…

Back-end Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: Kotlin, APIs, OOP languages, Java, C#, integration tests, system reliability, customer experience, AWS, MySQL
  • Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent industry experience
  • Type: Hybrid

Tripstack

We are travel tech entrepreneurs, changing the way millions of people travel. Our proprietary virtual interlining technology provides access to billions of tra…

Senior Software Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: Senior Software Engineer, Golang, distributed systems, relational databases, Postgres, caching, Redis, event processing platforms, Apache Kafka, Restful API development
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in Golang and understanding of CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis (time and space); 5+ years of experience and understanding relational databases such as Postgres at scale; 5+ years of experience and understanding of highly scalable caching/no-sql offerings like Redis; 5+ years of design and architecture knowledge.

Lightspeed

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and p…

Senior Fullstack Developer

Toronto

  • Skills: Fullstack Developer, Go Lang, React, web applications, performance, user experience, clean code, APIs, mentoring, team collaboration
  • Experience: 7+ years as a Fullstack Developer
  • Type: Full-time

Owl.co

Our clients are top insurance companies across North America, achieving remarkable results through our AI-powered, evidence-based platform. We are well-funded …

Backend Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: backend development, cloud services, AWS, GCP, Azure, API architecture, microservices, event-driven systems, CI/CD, DevOps
  • Experience: Over 3 years of experience in backend development
  • Type: Full-time

Robinhood Markets

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood…

Senior Software Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: software development, scalable systems, low latency, large scale distributed systems, REST API design, mentoring, system performance, system improvements, collaboration, product-facing features
  • Experience: 5+ years of software development experience; 3+ years experience writing low latency, large scale distributed systems
  • Type: Full-time

Veeva Systems

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the…

Senior Software Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: cloud platform, enterprise applications, clinical trials, compliance, backend services, distributed system, scalable platform, open-source technologies, containerization, immutable storage
  • Experience: Senior Level
  • Type: Full-time

Lyft

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization. Lyft’s Infr…

Senior Software Engineer - Developer Experience

Toronto

  • Skills: developer tools, infrastructure, automation, continuous integration, Kubernetes, developer experience, high-level languages, GitHub repository, scalable solutions, AI-powered automation
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in software development, automation, and systems engineering
  • Type: Full-time

CircleCI

CircleCI is the world’s largest continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform, and the hub where code moves from idea to delivery. As one of the …

Software Engineer - Pipelines Team

Toronto

  • Skills: distributed systems, full stack developer, Clojure, Go, JavaScript, observability, microservices, coding, collaboration, leadership skills
  • Experience: 2+ years of professional experience writing high-quality, maintainable, and testable code for distributed systems, with part of this experience as a full stack developer.
  • Type: Full-time

Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Str…

Software Engineer - Marketing Systems

Toronto

  • Skills: APIs, services, scalable systems, user-first mindset, feedback, documentation, machine learning, recommender systems, distributed systems, microservices architecture
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and operating large-scale, high-performance APIs and services.
  • Type: Full-time

Flybits

Flybits enables our customers in financial services to provide hyper-personalized experiences through the power of data science and context-aware computing. Re…

Lead Backend Software Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: backend engineering, leadership, microservices, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Go, scalable, RESTful services, CI/CD
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience as a software developer with a strong backend focus in an agile environment. 2+ years of experience in a leadership/mentorship role.
  • Type: Full Time

Dialogue

Dialogue is the #1 virtual care provider in Canada, providing exceptional online health and wellness programs including primary care, mental health, and wellne…

Senior Platform Developer, Backend

Toronto

  • Skills: Platform Development, Python APIs, PostgreSQL, AWS, Terraform, Data Warehouse Infrastructure, Workflow Orchestration, User Authentication, Service-Oriented Architecture, Event Delivery
  • Experience: Several years of meaningful experience working on distributed, service-oriented architectures.

Jerry

America’s first and only AllCar™ app, Jerry is redefining and radically improving how people manage owning a car, providing personalized services and innovatio…

New Graduate Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: AI-powered, cloud, React, NodeJS, Typescript, AWS, Python, Go, data pipeline, machine learning
  • Experience: No specific work experience required; internships or co-op experiences are assets.
  • Type: Full-time

BitGo

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from…

Senior Software Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: API, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, RESTful, microservices, testing, cryptocurrencies, blockchain
  • Experience: At least 6 years
  • Type: Full-time

EvenUp

EvenUp is on a mission to level the playing field in personal injury cases. EvenUp applies machine learning and its AI model known as Piai™ to reduce manual ef…

Senior Software Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: backend development, distributed systems, Python, Go, Java, C++, scalable systems, APIs, cloud infrastructure, AI/ML systems
  • Experience: Extensive experience in backend development
  • Type: Hybrid

Equinix

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to…

Staff Engineer, Product Software

Toronto

  • Skills: Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSql, Microservices, APIs, Distributed architecture, Cloud, Containers, Automation, CI/CD
  • Experience: 6+ years experience
  • Type: Full-time

Acquird.io

We're one of the top retail analytic platforms that help marketing teams/brands understand their retail data and run targeted media campaigns without writing c…

Senior Platform Engineer (Python)

Toronto

  • Skills: Python, Django, Celery, Backend, API Design, Microservices, B2B, B2C, SaaS, Distributed systems
  • Experience: 6+ years of full stack experience building enterprise-level B2B/B2C SaaS Platforms
  • Type: Full-time

Chainlink Labs

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-…

Staff Software Engineer, Non-EVM Integrations

Toronto

  • Skills: Web3, Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Programming, API Design, RESTful Services, Microservices, Backend Development, Distributed Systems, Cryptography
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience working in Web3, 5-10+ years of professional programming experience
  • Type: Full time

Ether.fi

ether.fi is a rapidly growing Ethereum liquid staking protocol where stakeholders retain control of their assets. We have a thriving community and a TVL of $8B…

Blockchain Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Solidity, Backend Development, Golang, Python, Decentralization, DApps, CI/CD, Microservices
  • Experience: 3-4 years industry experience
  • Type: Full time

Score Media and Gaming Inc.

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences.

Staff Software Developer, Pricing Engine

Toronto

  • Skills: Java, Elixir, Dartboard, Distributed systems, Performance optimization, DevOps, Cloud proficiency, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Asynchronous event handling
  • Experience: 8+ years of professional software development experience
  • Type: Full-time

Achievers

The "Achievers Employee Experience Platform™" empowers employees to recognize each other in real time and aligns them to the values and goals of the company. W…

Senior Software Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: Python, Go, PHP, GCP, Kubernetes, Microservices, React, Agile, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines
  • Experience: 6+ years
  • Type: Full-time permanent

Cresta

Cresta is on a mission to turn every customer conversation into a competitive advantage by unlocking the true potential of the contact center. Our platform com…

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (AI Agent)

Toronto

  • Skills: backend architectures, cloud services, AI Agents, APIs, gRPC, REST, database design, Kubernetes, Docker, cloud environments
  • Experience: 5+ years
  • Type: Full-time

Tonal

Tonal is the world’s first all-in-one home gym with a simply stunning design. It has completely revolutionized the fitness journey, with adaptive weight and co…

Senior Backend Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: backend services, microservices, cloud-based, data pipelines, Golang, PostgreSQL, data analytics, software projects, clean code, API
  • Experience: 3+ years of software development experience
  • Type: Full time

HeyGen

At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information cr…

Backend Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: Backend systems, API Development, Database Management, Performance Monitoring, Code Quality, Cloud platforms, Microservices architecture, Python, Golang, Java
  • Experience: 4+ years of experience in backend development
  • Type: Full-time

Zip

Zip is a procurement platform that simplifies the process of buying software, services, or tools for enterprises. Founded in 2020, it has developed the leading…

Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Toronto

  • Skills: software engineering, API development, Python, Javascript, React, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, deploy tools
  • Experience: 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Type: Full-time

Zynga

At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our ga…

Principal Software Engineer - Compliance

Toronto

  • Skills: software development, cloud infrastructure, Golang, React, SQL, NoSQL, asynchronous programming, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration
  • Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience with software programming
  • Type: Full-time

CentML

CentML's mission is to massively reduce the cost of developing and deploying ML models so we can enable anyone to harness the power of AI and everyone to benef…

Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Toronto

  • Skills: infrastructure, machine learning, cloud service providers, GPU clusters, deployment, containerized deployment systems, kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, coding skills, hardware resources
  • Experience: 4+ years of experience
  • Type: Full-Time

Jagger

YC-backed Toronto-based DataTech startup focusing on the trucking & logistics space.

Founding Platform Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: data replication, data storage, data pipelines, IoT data, real-time data systems, Java, Node.js, scalability, observability, system design
  • Experience: 4+ years in platform engineering or data engineering, 2+ years in data pipeline design and optimization.
  • Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid

Shakudo

At Shakudo, we are building the world’s first operating system for data and AI. We offer ever-evolving, automatically operated, best-of-breed open-source compo…

Software Development Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: Kubernetes, backend development, machine learning, multi-threaded environment, unit tests, integration tests, Typescript, Python, AWS, GCP
  • Experience: 3+ years experience in backend development.
  • Type: Full-time

ShyftLabs

ShyftLabs is a growing data product company that was founded in early 2020, and works primarily with Fortune 500 companies. We deliver digital solutions built …

Senior Backend Developer

Toronto

  • Skills: backend development, high-performance systems, scalable systems, database design, cloud computing, AWS, server-less computing, containerization, microservices, APIs
  • Experience: 5+ years
  • Type: Full-Time

Enable

We are transforming the supply chain with our cutting-edge rebate management software.

Back-End Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: software engineer, high-performance applications, collaborative environment, Back-End Engineer, AI product capabilities, Enterprise SAAS, server-side components, robust, scalable, performant

Cresta

Cresta is on a mission to turn every customer conversation into a competitive advantage by unlocking the true potential of the contact center. Our platform com…

Software Engineer, Backend

Toronto

  • Skills: AI Agents, Backend architectures, Scalable solutions, APIs, Cloud services, Database optimization, Kubernetes, Docker, Microservices, Server architecture
  • Experience: 2+ years
  • Type: Full-time

Chainlink Labs

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-…

Staff Software Engineer, Data Products

Toronto

  • Skills: software development, distributed systems, cloud computing, big data, Golang, TypeScript, Java, Python, financial applications, data architecture
  • Experience: 10+ years of professional engineering experience
  • Type: Full-time

Marqeta

Senior Software Engineer - Credit

Toronto

  • Skills: software development, Java, cloud computing, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, React, distributed systems, high-performance solutions, scalability
  • Experience: 5+ years

Medsender

Medsender is at the forefront of AI driven healthcare communication solutions, dedicated to improving patient care through cutting-edge tech.

Software Engineer | Developer API

Toronto

  • Skills: API development, AI models, Healthcare communication, Scalability, Ruby on Rails, Service-oriented architectures, SQL databases, Python, JavaScript, Go
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience as a software engineer, ideally in API development.
  • Type: Full time

Forethought

Forethought is an AI-native platform for enterprise customer support, built on a multi-agent architecture for omnichannel resolution.

Senior Backend Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: AI, Backend Services, Distributed Systems, Large Language Models, AI-native Platform, Customer Support Automation, Scalability, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB
  • Experience: 3+ years

AppLovin

AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for …

Backend Software Engineering Intern

Toronto

  • Skills: software infrastructure, backend systems, distributed systems, mobile app monetization, ad platform, high-scale systems, performance optimization, low latency systems, header bidding, ad requests
  • Experience: Junior level student in Fall 2025 with knowledge of computer science fundamentals and experience with Java, Scala is a plus.

Shakudo

Shakudo is building the world's first operating system for data and AI, offering an end-to-end OS with open-source components tailored for business needs.

Principal Software Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: distributed systems, cloud architecture, large-scale data processing, software systems, design patterns, algorithms, data structures, infrastructure as code, containerization, orchestration
  • Experience: 8+ years of software engineering experience

Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, offering payment processing, revenue growth, and business opportunity development tools. Their mi…

Software Engineer - Infrastructure (Backend)

Toronto

  • Skills: distributed systems, microservices, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, performance optimization, microservices architecture, scalability, reliability, internal tools, collaborative
  • Experience: 2-12+ years of professional software development experience

Zynga

A global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, known for games like FarmVille, Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, and mo…

Software Engineer (Backend)

Toronto

  • Skills: data ingestion, large-scale backend services, SDKs, real-time ingestion pipelines, analytics systems, microservices, cloud environments, Kubernetes, AWS Kinesis, APIs
  • Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in software development and backend services

Basetwo

Basetwo provides manufacturing engineers with a low code AI platform to troubleshoot and optimize production processes, aiming to make manufacturing more resil…

Backend Software Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: manufacturing, AI platform, data models, APIs, scaling, performance, reliability, SQL, PostgreSQL, containerization
  • Experience: 3+ years
  • Type: Full-time

BlueCat

BlueCat is a key player in the rapidly growing space of Intelligent Network Operations, providing a combination of systems for understanding and change in netw…

Senior Software Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: Golang, Rust, cloud distributed systems, Kubernetes, Redis, microservices, AWS, API, SDLC, Agile
  • Type: full_time

Justworks

At Justworks, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with a…

Engineering Manager

Toronto

  • Skills: Golang, Ruby on Rails, Javascript, MySQL, Kafka, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile, Scrum
  • Type: full_time

Jerry.ai

Jerry.ai is America’s first and only super app to radically simplify car ownership. We are redefining how people manage owning a car, one of their most expensi…

Software Engineer

Toronto

  • Skills: AI, machine learning, React, NodeJS, TypeScript, AWS, Python, Docker, Redis, Postgres
  • Type: full_time