Backend Developer

This range is provided by Amuse. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yrAmuse is a platform that helps people discover local arts and culture. Think of it as your personal travel guide: but instead of trying to lecture you for an hour, it enriches your daily life with little nuggets of information, even when you’re not on vacation.You will have the rare opportunity to work with a tight-knit team building the services that power a complex software platform from the ground up.What you’ll doContribute to our core backend API that powers the Amuse platform (the app for curious people) by jumping in feet firstBreak down problems into clean, efficient solutions with guidance from senior engineersHelp design and maintain APIs and data models that are reliable and well-structuredExplore how GIS data and algorithms can connect data points in new and meaningful waysCollaborate closely with other developers, designers, and team members to bring features to lifeGrow your coding practices with an emphasis on respect, thoughtfulness, and team collaborationWhat you needSome Go / Golang experience or equivalent in similar strongly typed compiled languages like Rust, Java, C++Exposure to REST APIs and real-time applicationsInterest in data analytics and how it can solve real-world problemsExcitement about AI-powered tools and how they can support your learning and workflowStrong desire to learn about new tools and techniques, and have an eagerness to share new ideas and solutions on every projectFamiliarity with relational databases (Postgres, bonus if you’ve touched PostGIS)Willingness to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with peers and mentorsWho you areYou want to learn and grow among an excellent team of engineersYou care about quality and pay attention to detailYou’re curious about how things work and love figuring out new conceptsYou welcome feedback and see it as an opportunity to growYou focus on solutions, asking not “if this can be done” but “how it can be done”You’ve worked on personal or school projects involving maps, GIS, or data-heavy systemsYou’ve experimented with APIs, data modeling, or algorithm-driven projectsYou’re excited about media types like audio, video, images, or geographic dataYou have experience in small teams, startups, or collaborative projects outside of school/workYou enjoy museums and learning about the world around youWhat we offerSalary based on experienceEquity compensationGenerous vacation policy and paid parental leaveHealth stipendFully remote / work from home, autonomous work environmentTwice a year in-person meetups with travelOpportunity for growth and upward mobilityNote: due to high volume of applications, we strongly recommend including a brief cover letter with your application. Remember, there are real people on the other end — this is great opportunity to stand out.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustries: Software DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Amuse by 2xGet notified about new Back End Developer jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.Related rolesIntermediate Fullstack Developer (Ruby & React) - EHRFull Stack Developer Full-Time Contractor (Contract to Hire Potential)Senior Fullstack Developer (Ruby & React), Core PaymentsSenior Developer, Fullstack (Ruby & React)Senior Developer, Fullstack (Ruby & React) - LabsSenior Software Engineer, Backend (Banking Foundations)Senior Software Engineer - SRE, Backend (Reliability Engineering)Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Powered by Affirm)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr