Backend Platform Engineer

J M Group Inc

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Backend Platform Engineer
Location - Toronto ON (Hybrid 2 4 days)

Years of Experience: 6-8

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with Platform Engineering expertise to build and enhance scalable backend systems data pipelines and developer platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Data-centric applications data systems backend services and modern platform tools with exposure to GenAI-driven applications and enterprise data ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs supporting enterprise platforms
Work with SQL and NoSQL databases for data storage processing and optimization
Build and manage data pipelines and ETL frameworks for large-scale data processing and migration
Integrate GenAI-based solutions (RAG prompt engineering) into backend applications where applicable
Develop and maintain platform tooling using Backstage including reusable templates and golden paths
Ensure data integrity performance and scalability across backend systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define backend architecture and solutions
Support debugging performance tuning and production issue resolution

Required Skills

Strong backend development experience with focus on data-centric applications
Hands-on experience with:
- SQL and NoSQL databases
- Enterprise ETL frameworks and data migration
- Good understanding of GenAI platforms RAG prompt engineering concepts
- Experience with Backstage (developer platforms) software templates and golden paths
- Strong understanding of system design scalability and performance optimization

Tools & Methodologies

Experience working with Jira Confluence
Familiarity with Agile / SAFe frameworks

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in fast-paced collaborative environments
Good communication and stakeholder interaction skills

Job Title: Backend Platform Engineer Location - Toronto ON (Hybrid 2 4 days) Years of Experience: 6-8 Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with Platform Engineering expertise to build and enhance scalable backend systems data pipelines and developer platforms. The ideal c...