Analyticsmart is a boutique analytics and software company specializing in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry across North America. Since 2009, we have built long-standing partnerships with global brands and retailers by delivering data-driven platforms that transform complex retail data into actionable insights.

Our platform includes

CRM

Category Management tools

Data Visualization & BI solutions

At our core, we are a backend-heavy, data engineering-driven organization , building scalable systems that unify fragmented retail data and power real-time decision-making and in-store execution.

We are a bootstrapped, profitable SaaS company with offices in Toronto, Montreal, and New York City, focused on building robust, enterprise-grade technology.

The Role We are looking for a hands-on Head of Engineering to lead and scale our entire software development function.

This is a builder-first leadership role .

You will

Own the end-to-end engineering function

(all developers report into you)

Lead backend architecture, data platforms, and system design

Stay close to the code and key technical decisions

Build and lead a high-performing engineering team

This role requires someone who can architect, build, and lead simultaneously —balancing speed, scalability, and long-term system integrity.

Key Responsibilities Backend Architecture & System Design (Core Focus)

Lead the design and evolution of scalable backend systems using Node.js and Python

Architect microservices-based and event-driven systems

Design and optimize RESTful and GraphQL APIs

Own system reliability, performance, and fault tolerance





Design and oversee data pipelines integrating multiple external data sources (POS, retailer systems, third-party data)

Own data architecture, including modeling, transformation, and storage

Ensure high-quality, structured, and accessible data for BI and product teams

Optimize large-scale data processing and performance

Scalability & Performance Optimization

Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across systems

Implement caching, queuing, and asynchronous processing

Design systems for high-volume data and concurrent users

Balance scalability with pragmatic, maintainable architecture

Engineering Leadership

Lead, mentor, and manage the full engineering team

Set and enforce coding standards and architecture principles

Conduct deep technical reviews with a focus on performance and scalability

Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and execution

Cloud & DevOps Collaboration

Work closely with DevOps on cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Oversee CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and environments

Ensure systems are secure, monitored, and production-ready

Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks

Execution & Delivery

Lead sprint planning and technical delivery

Balance short-term execution with long-term architecture

Ensure consistent, high-quality releases

Remove blockers and drive momentum





What We’re Looking For Core Profile

Builder mindset; you’ve designed and shipped real systems

Comfortable being hands-on while leading a team

Thrive in a lean, fast-moving environment

Strong ownership and accountability

Technical Expertise

10+ years of backend or full-stack development experience (backend-focused)

Strong proficiency in

Node.js

Deep experience with

RESTful APIs and microservices architecture

Distributed systems and event-driven design

SQL and database optimization

Hands-on experience with:

Data pipelines and ETL processes

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Caching and queuing systems (Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Strong understanding of system scalability and performance engineering

Leadership

Proven experience leading engineering teams

Ability to stay close to architecture and code while managing

Robust communication across technical and business stakeholders

Experience working in Agile environments

Why Join Analyticsmart

Own engineering end-to-end — real impact, no layers

Work on systems used in real-world retail environments

Join a profitable, growing SaaS company

Shape both the platform and the team

High autonomy, high ownership, low bureaucracy

Compensation

Performance-based bonus

Equity participation tied to long-term impact

Final Note This role is for someone who wants to build, lead, and own .

If you’re looking for layers, process, and distance from the code—this isn’t it.

If you want to take ownership of a platform and shape the future of a growing company , we’d love to connect.

📌 Head of Engineering, Backend and Data Platforms (Toronto)
🏢 Analyticsmart
📍 Toronto