Senior Backend Engineer Posted Information Posted on August 09, 2026 by Employer details Anvil Job Type: Full Time (Ottawa)Total Compensation: CAD $140,000 - $170,000 annual salary - Placement within range based on experience and qualifications. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems that power our analytical tools and data processing pipelines. You will architect scalable APIs, optimize database performance, and ensure our backend infrastructure can handle mission-critical workloads reliably and efficiently.

Furthermore, you will use your knowledge of industry best practices to provide strategic guidance to engineering leadership on how to most effectively design backend architectures that scale with our growing customer base and evolving product requirements. Design and develop scalable backend systems to support high-volume data processing and real-time analytics. Build robust APIs using REST, WebSockets, and other web protocols for both frontend applications and external integrations.

Design and optimize relational database schemas (e.g., PostgreSQL) for high performance, scalability, and reliability. Architect and maintain efficient data models and implement optimized queries to support application needs. Implement data integrity mechanisms, backup and recovery strategies, and caching solutions using technologies like Redis.





Ensure robust, secure, and auditable system designs with a focus on data protection and operational resilience. Build and maintain containerized applications using Docker, including efficient multi-stage builds for production deployments. Ensure secure container configurations and contribute to orchestration strategies in collaboration with DevOps teams.

Advise engineering leadership on backend architectural decisions with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, data scientists, and DevOps engineers to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions. A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or 10+ years of skilled experience in backend system design and implementation.

Eligible for Government of Canada Secret or Top Secret security clearance. Expert knowledge of Python and web frameworks (Django/DRF, Flask, FastAPI, Sanic etc). Expert knowledge of relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, including query optimization and schema design.

Expert knowledge of NoSQL databases (Elasticsearch). Strong knowledge of caching strategies and experience with Redis or similar in-memory data stores.

Salary $ 31.00 to $ 82.00 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible

📌 Engineer Software Developer (Ottawa)
🏢 Anvil
📍 Ottawa