Description:

The company, Sonatus, is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team.
The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing backend systems that power their products and services.
Responsibilities include writing clean and efficient code in languages like Go, implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and optimizing systems for speed and scalability.
The position requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend solutions, driving innovation and technical excellence.
The Senior Backend Engineer will work in the Waterloo/Toronto, Canada location.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
5+ years of experience in backend development with a proven track record of building scalable and reliable systems.
Strong experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and cloud-native services is necessary.
Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Java, Go, or Scala is essential.
Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs is a must.
Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning, is required.
Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) technologies is preferred.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions are necessary.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills are required to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with a commitment to delivering results on time is essential.

Sonatus is a tight-knit team aligned around a unified vision, putting progress ahead of politics and valuing contributions.
The company embraces diversity and respects all team members.
Benefits offerings are subject to change periodically, and Sonatus reserves the right to assess them accordingly.