Company Description: Empowered Futures is a forward-thinking nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting emerging adults as they transition into independence and adulthood. Our mission is to empower young people to become confident, emotionally intelligent, and resourceful individuals by providing access to self-development resources, business mentorship, and personalized guidance. Through our programs, we help emerging adults build essential life and career skills, expand their networks, and unlock their full potential.

At Empowered Futures, volunteers and leaders play a critical role in shaping the future of the next generation, making it a rewarding setting for those passionate about youth development, social impact, and transformational mentorship.

Role Description: We are seeking an experienced and analytical Back End Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and distributed systems. The ideal candidate has strong software engineering fundamentals, expertise in APIs and databases, and experience building reliable, secure, and high-performance backend services. This role works closely with front-end engineers, product managers, DevOps teams, and architects to deliver robust applications and platform capabilities.

Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices

Build scalable and secure server-side applications

Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data pipelines

Integrate third-party APIs and internal systems

Improve application performance, reliability, and scalability

Implement authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms

Collaborate with front-end engineers to support seamless integration

Write clean, maintainable, and testable code

Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture planning

Monitor systems, troubleshoot production issues, and implement fixes

Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

Maintain technical documentation and engineering standards





Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

3+ years of backend software development experience

Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, C#, or Node.js

Experience building RESTful or GraphQL APIs

Strong understanding of database systems including SQL and NoSQL technologies

Experience with cloud platforms and containerized applications

Familiarity with version control systems such as Git

Knowledge of software design patterns and distributed systems concepts

Experience with testing, debugging, and monitoring tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with microservices architecture

Familiarity with event-driven systems and message brokers

Knowledge of caching technologies such as Redis or Memcached

Experience with orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes

Familiarity with CI/CD tools and infrastructure automation

Understanding of security best practices and compliance standards

Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments

Technical Skills: Programming Languages

Java

Python

Go

C#

JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js)

Frameworks & Technologies

Spring Boot

Django

Express.js

ASP.NET Core

Databases

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Cloud & DevOps

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Google Cloud

Microsoft Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Benefits: Empowering emerging adults with their growth and development.

Innovating the movement towards mental wellness.

Collaboration with multidisciplinary senior board members.

Growing your professional network.

Room for advancement and growth within the organization to serve as a board member.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults while shaping a brighter future for mental health and well-being. Together, we can inspire hope and create lasting change.

This is a part-time and unpaid volunteer position (5-8 hours a week)

📌 Backend Engineer for Youth Empowerment Volunteer Part-Time (Winnipeg)
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