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, rapid-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
- Strong 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