# Senior Backend Software Engineer

**Company:** [Palmstreet](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/palmstreet)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** CA$200k – CA$250k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Node.js, TypeScript, Kubernetes, Payment Systems, Backend Apis, Scalable Infrastructure, Live Streaming, Checkout Systems
**Posted:** 2025-12-18

> Senior backend engineer responsible for scalable services, APIs, architecture, and core live-shopping experiences. Requires a Computer Science degree, English and Mandarin proficiency, and at least five years building reliable infrastructure.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build and maintain robust backend services and APIs powering web and mobile applications using **Node.js** and **TypeScript**.
- Collaborate with product management, design, and infrastructure teams to build scalable products and services.
- Own a component, feature, or system with expert end-to-end understanding.
- Complete large-scope projects while maintaining a consistently high level of productivity.
- Lead architectural decisions.
- Develop scalable architecture capable of handling millions of users.
- Innovate features including live streaming, instant bidding, live interactions, and checkout processes.
- Maintain a reliable deployment pipeline.

## Requirements
- **Bachelor’s degree** or higher in Computer Science.
- Bilingual proficiency in **English** and **Mandarin**.
- 5+ years of experience building highly scalable and reliable infrastructure.

## Nice-to-haves
- Payment system experience.
- **Kubernetes** experience.

## Compensation
- Pay range: **$200,000–$250,000 CAD** annually.
- Equity grants are included as part of the total compensation package.

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