Own high-performance backend systems at Canals, applying scalability, reliability, and architecture skills in a remote-first company.

Canals serves wholesale distributors with software that automates essential business workflows. This senior backend engineering position focuses on complex systems and meaningful product features as the customer base expands. You will take ownership from planning through deployment while helping other engineers move forward.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop backend engineering solutions for scalability and reliability
- Drive complex projects through planning, execution, and deployment
- Shape product features aligned with customer and business needs
- Provide code reviews and architectural feedback
- Unblock engineers and guide technical direction

Requirements:

- Senior experience as a backend engineer
- Background building scalable, high-performance systems
- Comfort working independently in product-focused environments
- Ability to own deliverables and maintain high standards
- High-growth startup or small-team experience is a plus

Use backend systems expertise, architectural judgment, and reliable delivery to support Canals customers and expanding product operations.

📌 Senior Backend Systems Engineer (Toronto)
🏢 Canals
📍 Toronto