Principal Backend Engineer, Canada

NovoEd, Inc.

Remote, Canada
Remote
Backend systems architecture
Scalable and reliable platforms
Ruby on rails
NovoEd is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to shape the technical direction of their backend architecture and ensure high-performance, reliable systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development tools

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for shaping the technical direction of our backend architecture and helping guide the long-term evolution of our systems as the product and organization grow.
  • You will combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic architectural thinking, partnering closely with engineering leadership, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Our engineering team embraces AI as a productivity multiplier while maintaining strong engineering fundamentals, and Principal Engineers play a key role in shaping how AI is used responsibly and effectively.

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NovoEd is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to shape the technical direction of their backend architecture and ensure high-performance, reliable systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development tools.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • backend systems architecture
  • scalable and reliable platforms
  • Ruby on Rails
  • API design and development
  • database design and optimization
  • platform performance and reliability

Nice-to-have

  • AI-assisted development tools
  • modern engineering practices
  • technical debt management
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • engineering productivity improvements

Key Requirements

  • Must have deep expertise in backend systems
  • Must have strong track record of architecting scalable, reliable platforms
  • Must have experience with AI-assisted development tools

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