Engineering Lead, Backend

ANVIL

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Base: cad $122,500.00 - $162,500.00; bonus/equity:...
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5+ years backend engineering experience
Python and sql production work
Http api design rest grpc
** ANVIL is seeking an Engineering Lead for their Backend team to oversee and mentor engineers, ensuring high standards in backend practices across delivery teams. The role requires significant experience in backend engineering, particularly with Python and SQL, and the ability to maintain effective communication between architecture and delivery teams while providing hands-on leadership. This is a full-time position based in Ottawa with remote flexibility. **

Job Summary

  • ANVIL delivers cutting-edge solutions to enhance military capabilities and operational effectiveness for the defence industry.
  • The Engineering Lead will manage backend engineers embedded across delivery teams while stewarding backend craft and architectural consistency.
  • Candidates must be eligible for Government of Canada Top Secret security clearance to support mission-critical decision-making.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** ANVIL is seeking an Engineering Lead for their Backend team to oversee and mentor engineers, ensuring high standards in backend practices across delivery teams. The role requires significant experience in backend engineering, particularly with Python and SQL, and the ability to maintain effective communication between architecture and delivery teams while providing hands-on leadership. This is a full-time position based in Ottawa with remote flexibility. **

Salary

Base: CAD $122,500.00 - $162,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Flexible health benefits; retirement contributions match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years backend engineering experience
  • Python and SQL production work
  • HTTP API design REST gRPC
  • Government of Canada Top Secret clearance eligibility

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with defence industry applications
  • Knowledge management systems exposure
  • Agile Scrum methodology familiarity
  • Prior hiring and interview experience

Key Requirements

  • Top Secret security clearance eligibility
  • 5+ years backend engineering experience
  • Formal mentoring or leadership track record

Work Rights

Must have or be eligible for Government of Canada Top Secret security clearance

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