Our client is a leading player in the retail space, leveraging technology to enhance customer experience, optimize operations, and drive digital transformation. They are currently looking for a skilled Backend Developer to support their engineering team in building scalable, high-performance backend systems for their online and in-store platforms. THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE 3 DAYS PER WEEK BASED OUT OF TORONTO. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services that support retail operations including e-commerce, inventory, and customer platforms

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, frontend, DevOps) to design and deliver new features

• Build and integrate APIs for payment gateways, order fulfillment, and third-party services

• Ensure security and compliance best practices are followed, especially around user data and payment processing

• Contribute to backend architecture improvements and scalability initiatives

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of backend development experience in a high-transaction or customer-facing environment

• Strong programming skills in Node.js, Python, Java, or C#/.NET

• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs; knowledge of GraphQL is a plus

• Familiarity with retail-specific systems such as POS, ERP, or order management platforms is a bonus

• Solid experience with SQL/NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB

• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.