Lead backend architecture and distributed systems engineering as a Staff Software Engineer II with KeyCite in Toronto, Ontario, using a hybrid work model. You will guide complex, business-critical initiatives from architecture through production at KeyCite. The work combines cloud-native architectures, APIs, event-driven services, and large-scale data processing. You will modernize established platforms while protecting reliability for professional research systems and customer-facing products. Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end engineering initiatives for large-scale systems Design distributed services, processing systems, and APIs Modernize KeyCite platforms without disrupting customers Establish standards for reliability, security, and maintainability Mentor engineers and lead architecture discussions Requirements:
6+ years designing complex production software systems Deep backend and distributed systems engineering expertise Strong cloud-native architecture experience, preferably AWS Robust programming skills, ideally Java or Python Experience with automated testing, CI/CD, and monitoring Bring backend engineering, distributed systems, and technical leadership to modernize reliable KeyCite platforms in Toronto.