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 environment 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, Dev Ops 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
Robust 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#
Java Script / Type Script (Node.js)
Frameworks & Technologies
Spring Boot
Django
Express.js
ASP.NET Core
Databases
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Redis
Cloud & Dev Ops
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)

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