Shape core platform architecture for high-volume conversational services from downtown Toronto. Lead backend systems, microservice design, and enterprise data reliability on a hybrid schedule.
This intermediate Backend Software Engineer supports foundational infrastructure for internal and customer-facing chatbot solutions. The Platform Engineering team needs expertise in Java, Kotlin, RDBMS, SQL, and production ownership. Work three days onsite weekly under an 8-month T4 contract with extension potential.
Key Responsibilities: Drive core backend architecture for conversational platforms
Develop resilient Java and Kotlin microservices
Design high-scale data storage for operational information
Maintain production-ready schemas for dialogue histories
Take end-to-end ownership in a DevOps environment
Requirements: Computer science or software engineering degree, or equivalent experience
Five or more years of backend development experience
Primary skilled experience with Java
Experience with Kotlin services or strong learning ability
High-volume platform delivery focused on latency and reliability
Use backend engineering, service architecture, and scalable database expertise to power dependable conversational AI infrastructure.