Senior Software Developer, Backend

To ensure an efficient and fair review process, we utilize artificial intelligence tools to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applicants for this role.

• →Building, improving, and operating mission-critical applications and API services
• →Working closely with Operations and other non-technical, external stakeholders to build the shared context needed to align on the right solution
• →Identifying, refining, and prioritizing work items by business value in collaboration with the product manager
• →Writing and participating in the elaboration of technical design documents to align the team on clear solutions
• →Writing accurate, readable, testable code and maintainable test suites which set a good example for other developers
• →Improving the skills and effectiveness of other developers through code review, documentation, and direct guidance

• Have 5 years + of meaningful backend experience : services, APIs, distributed systems, and data modelling.
• Feel comfortable designing software and communicating with colleagues about your decisions and tradeoffs.
• Have familiarity with event-driven architectures, or are willing to learn on the job.
• Have familiarity with data synchronization architectures, or are willing to learn on the job.
• Have built or contributed to automation-heavy systems, schedulers, decision engines, or domain workflows involving complex business rules.
• Are comfortable integrating optimization logic (e.g., OR-Tools/CP-SAT) or ML-driven outputs into production backend flows.
• Care deeply about correctness, reliability, and idempotency, especially in systems that modify real-world schedules.
• Are fluent in modern backend tooling: CI/CD, version control, automated tests, observability stacks, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Are comfortable working collaboratively across functions—with data scientists, data developers, DevSecOps, and operations teams.
• Experience with React Native / Front-end frameworks is a plus.
  
  

Taking care of others also means taking care of our team! Depending on your role and employment status, you could have access to the following benefits:

• Access to the Dialogue app and virtual mental health support for you and your family
• Fully funded insurance, a health spending account, dental coverage, and fitness reimbursement
• 4 weeks vacation, 9 wellness days, and 1 volunteer day
• Hybrid work: 3 days/week in our Montreal office, excluding remote roles
• Work abroad up to 4 weeks/year
• Incentive plans, referral bonuses & RRSP matching
• Learning via Coursera, external training budget & mentorship
• Optional parental leave top-up

The salary range shown represents the expected range for hiring into this position. At Dialogue, a candidate's placement within this range is determined based on their relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and qualifications.