AboutThis role is hybrid in Toronto, ON and full‑time. The position is with a high‑growth, venture‑backed technology company building a modern, AI‑driven platform used by a large global audience. The team focuses on designing highly scalable backend systems that support data‑intensive, real‑time products using Go, cloud‑native infrastructure, containerization, and distributed systems.Overview of The RoleThis senior‑level backend role offers meaningful ownership and technical influence. You will work on core platform architecture that operates at scale, solving challenges related to high concurrency, system reliability, and performance optimization. The environment rewards engineers who enjoy deep technical problem solving, autonomy, and building foundational systems that power fast‑growing products. This role offers the chance to shape long‑term backend strategy, work closely with cross‑functional teams, and grow into a technical leadership position as the platform continues to scale.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong backend engineering experience building production‑grade systemsAdvanced proficiency in Go or a similar high‑performance backend languageExperience designing and operating distributed systems at scaleHands‑on experience with Kubernetes, Docker,



and Linux environmentsSolid understanding of system performance, reliability, and scalabilityExperience with relational databases and caching technologiesDesired Skills & ExperienceBackground in high‑traffic consumer or data‑heavy platformsExperience with message queues and asynchronous processing systemsExposure to cloud‑native architectures and microservicesExperience supporting AI or data‑driven workloads in productionStrong system design and architectural decision‑making skillsWhat You Will Be DoingLeading backend architecture and core service developmentDesigning scalable, highly available distributed systemsBuilding and maintaining cloud‑native microservicesDeveloping middleware for asynchronous processing and task orchestrationImproving performance, reliability, and observability across the platformCollaborating with product, data, and infrastructure partnersTech Breakdown60% Backend Development25% Cloud / Infrastructure15% Distributed SystemsDaily Responsibilities70% Hands On15% Team Collaboration15% Architecture / DesignThe OfferBase Salary ranges from 200K to 400K + Equity, Bonus and Health Perks.BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceVacation TimeAdditional wellness and professional development support#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Staff Golang Engineer - $200,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Motion Recruitment
📍 Winnipeg