Senior Engineer

CertnVictoria, Canadalast year

Canada105000USD - 110000USD

We’re seeking a Senior Engineer who can design, build, and maintain scalable software solutions underpinning Certn’s core platform. As a senior member of the engineering team, you’ll drive technical decisions, ensure code quality, and mentor junior developers. You’ll collaborate with Product Managers and cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact features and drive continuous improvements in performance, reliability, and development practices.

What you will be doing

Software Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-facing solutions. Own code quality, test coverage, observability, and documentation—from high-level architecture down to sequence diagrams. Take charge of high-priority bug fixes and unblock customers with rapid triage and resolution.
Codebase Maintenance: Refactor legacy code, squash technical debt, and optimize performance. Participate in a shared on-call rotation to support critical services and ensure platform reliability during and outside business hours.
Mentorship & Leadership: Guide junior and intermediate engineers through design reviews, pair programming, and best practices. Serve as the Tech Lead on critical projects: clarify requirements with product managers, provide architectural guidance, and ensure successful delivery.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep abreast of emerging technologies, propose improvements, and introduce innovative solutions that push our platform forward.

What You Bring to the Table

Proven SaaS Experience: Demonstrated success delivering high-quality SaaS software in an Agile environment, with strong proficiency in multiple languages and frameworks.
Database & API Expertise: Deep understanding of relational databases schema design, optimization, and performance tuning. Fluent in REST API design, authentication, and authorization best practices.
Cloud & Deployment Know-How: Experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting applications on AWS or Azure in enterprise settings.
Collaborative Communication: Excellent verbal/written communication—comfortable participating in client calls to provide technical expertise when needed.

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FAQ

Is the Senior Engineer position at Certn remote?: Yes. This role was posted on Remote Backend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
What is the salary for the Senior Engineer role?: The posted salary range for this position is 105000USD - 110000USD.
When was this Senior Engineer job posted?: This listing was posted on June 20, 2025 and is still open for applications.
How do I apply for the Senior Engineer position at Certn?: Use the apply button on this page — it takes you directly to the employer’s application page.