Senior Software Engineer

3 days ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Uplifter Inc. Full time

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Senior Backend Engineer (Django)
Location:
Hybrid – Burnaby (Vancouver), BC

Department:
Engineering

Reports To:
Engineering Lead

Employment Type:
Full-Time

About Uplifter
Uplifter is a fast-growing SaaS platform powering thousands of sports organizations across North America, from community clubs to national governing bodies and world championship events. Our system handles millions of registrations, memberships, payments, and compliance workflows each year.

We are entering a major modernization phase and building a high-performing engineering hub in
Burnaby, Vancouver
. This is a unique opportunity to influence architecture, scale complex systems, and contribute to a platform used by millions.

The Role
We're looking for a
Senior Backend Engineer (Django)
to help build the next generation of Uplifter's platform. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on backend systems, architectural improvement, and scalability.

You will work closely with our Engineering Lead and Staff Engineers to modernize core systems, design robust APIs, and deliver high-impact features for clubs, federations, and national organizations across North America.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and maintain backend services using Python/Django.
  • Design and implement APIs and integrations supporting high-volume workflows.
  • Contribute to architectural modernization and system scalability initiatives.
  • Improve performance, reliability, observability, and data integrity.
  • Collaborate with product managers, QA, and fellow engineers in a hybrid, in-office environment.
  • Document architecture, processes, and technical decisions.

What We're Looking For
Required Experience

  • 5–8+ years of backend engineering experience.
  • Strong expertise with Python and Django (Django REST Framework a plus).
  • Experience designing and scaling APIs and backend services.
  • Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred).

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, or service decomposition.
  • Background in SaaS, multi-tenant systems, or high-volume transactional platforms.

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving capabilities and technical judgment.
  • Clear communicator with a collaborative, ownership-driven mindset.
  • Ability to work on multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why You'll Love Working at Uplifter

  • High-impact engineering work on a platform used by millions.
  • Influence architecture during a foundational modernization phase.
  • Hybrid work environment in Burnaby with a strong in-office engineering culture.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Mission-driven company helping grow sport participation across North America.

How to Apply
Submit your resume and (optional) a short note describing why you're excited about this role and your experience with Django/backend engineering.

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