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Senior Backend Developer

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In-Office
Toronto, ON, CAN
Senior level
In-Office
Toronto, ON, CAN
Senior level
Develop digital solutions, build web and mobile applications, and provide consulting services focusing on REST APIs and microservices.
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About us

Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth.  Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities.

Technology is foundational to all of Appnovation’s offerings, from consulting to digital innovation to digital product and service creation. The technology department is focused on delivering software solutions that enable rich consumer experiences, from mobile and web applications to advanced analytics and machine learning, to content and engagement management service enablement platforms. Inherent throughout our tech capabilities is deep expertise in the Software Development Life Cycle, a drive for creativity, a passion for the craft, and collaboration with other disciplines - all foundational ingredients in successful digital experiences and client partnerships.

As a Senior Associate Engineer, you will join a highly motivated and experienced team, building web and mobile applications as well as providing strategy consulting for Appnovation’s clients. We are looking for people who can bring a strong, consulting and solution-focused mindset.

Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience as an information technology professional in roles such as software developer
  • Strong experience building REST APIs
  • Experience with databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL
  • Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, and Angular
  • Experience with identity management systems such as OpenID / RHSSO
  • Experience developing with Node.js and Tailwind CSS
  • Extensive experience designing and implementing SOA and microservices
  • Experience with unit testing, TDD, and integration testing using Cypress
  • Experience with continuous delivery tools and methodologies such as GitHub, Travis CI, and agile workflows
  • Experience designing, orchestrating, and deploying container-based solutions using Docker or Kubernetes
  • Understanding of agile principles and methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
  • Experience operating in a DevOps environment
  • Strong written and spoken English
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience building interfaces using component libraries
  • Experience building in WSL2 environments
Who You Are
  • You think about how to scale, automate, and operate, not just how to build a solution to an immediate problem
  • You set high standards for code quality, performance, scalability, and security, and continuously seek improvement
  • You have solid analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • You bring a customer-first mindset and a genuine devotion to customer service
  • You build positive internal and external client relationships while managing multiple initiatives, often with competing priorities
  • You have strong self-initiative, passion, and interpersonal skills, with excellent oral and written communication and the ability to influence and make an impact across all levels of a cross-functional organization
  • You are responsive and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse, high-performance environment with rapidly changing business needs
  • You actively seek out challenges outside your comfort zone and rapidly learn new concepts, business models, and technologies
  • You have prior experience in consulting
Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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