Intermediate Backend Engineer

VRIFY is positioned at the forefront of the mining industry's transformation, leveraging cutting-edge AI to revolutionize mineral exploration. With a focus on AI drill targeting, VRIFY is expanding its capabilities by synthesizing vast amounts of geological information. This integration enhances the precision and efficiency of exploration strategies, offering our clients innovative solutions that depart from traditional methods.

Our mission extends beyond technological advancement. We are committed to transforming how mining companies engage with investors, aiming to foster a more transparent and accountable mining investment ecosystem. VRIFY's technology enables immersive 3D and 360° presentations that provide investors with a vivid and detailed visual context, making complex geological data accessible and engaging.

As we continue to refine our AI-driven solutions, VRIFY remains dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the mining sector, ensuring our clients and investors are well-equipped to succeed in a rapidly evolving market.

About the Role

As an Intermediate Software Developer in the Backend Team, you'll be at the heart of building the powerful engines that drive our applications. You'll leverage your in-depth knowledge of backend technologies and design principles to architect, develop, and maintain complex backend systems.  This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with talented engineers across the development lifecycle, ensuring exceptional user experiences through robust and scalable backend services.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Develop and manage a rapidly evolving technology stack on a diverse set of platforms ranging from Django, Terraform for AWS infrastructure and others.
• Design and develop state-of-the-art approaches to solving complex and ambiguous problems using cloud based technologies.
• Take ownership of backend feature development and maintenance from ideation to deployment.
• Collaborate with the rest of the Backend team on system design and architecture decisions for the product
• Propose innovative solutions to complex problems, considering scalability and maintainability for backend systems.
• Maintain a DevOps pipeline that allows for rapid iteration and deployment
• Ensure backend services are secure, performant and scalable
• Manage processes to maintain the SOC2 compliance
• Ensure code adheres to best practices, established patterns, and quality and performance standards
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., web, mobile) throughout the development lifecycle.
• Understand team dependencies and drive alignment across interconnected projects.
• Champion clean code practices within the team, ensuring code quality and maintainability for backend projects.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in the backend development landscape..

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in software development as a backend or full stack developer.
• 4+ years of experience with AWS services and building infrastructure with Terraform for AWS
• Extensive experience with coding in Python required

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Machine Learning frameworks and tools (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Familiarity with Databricks for data processing and analytics.

Core Competencies:

• You are an innovative software engineer with practical experience delivering cloud-based solutions on a rapid-release cycle.
• You have a comprehensive understanding of backend development and can design and implement complex architectures.
• Natural problem solver who enjoys identifying issues and coming up with innovative solutions.
• Strong understanding of the development of secure backend systems
• You have an expert understanding of clean code principles, design patterns, and optimization strategies.
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs and architecting databases.
• You have an in-depth understanding of various AWS services and tools including but not limited to storage services, compute and container services, networking and content delivery services, migration services, ML services, analytics services and others. 
• You are an expert in using Terraform for AWS and have a solid understanding of the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Expert understanding of the DevOps practices.
• You have excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• You are comfortable interacting with and influencing internal stakeholders and willing to take on new challenges.
• Flexible and open to changing priorities and working in a highly prototypical and iterative style.
• Excellent research and analytical skills and ability to learn quickly and stay updated on emerging technologies.

Perks & Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Extensive coverage, medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Including vacation days, sick/personal care days, public holidays plus extra time during holiday season.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work hours, remote work options plus option to use work space in Downtown Vancouver 
• Professional Development: Career growth program to help our team advance their career.
• Performance Bonuses
• Wellness Programs: Fitness allowance, work from home allowance, mental health support.
• Retirement Plan (RRSP/DPSP)

Terms of employment

• Full-time, permanent, remote work in Canada.
• Completion of a background check will be required for this position.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada 

This job description has been written to provide an accurate reflection of the current job and to include the general nature of work performed. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employees assigned to the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

VRIFY is an equal opportunity workplace, and we would like to hear from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability or any special needs that we might need to accommodate, please let us know.