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
Solid cloud-native architecture experience, preferably AWS
Strong 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.

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