Senior Back-End Engineer (NestJS)

ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL

Apply Digital is a global digital transformation partner for change agents. Leveraging expertise that spans Business Transformation Strategy, Product Design & Development, Commerce, Platform Engineering, Data Intelligence, Change Management, and beyond, we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and deliver meaningful impact to the business and to their customers. Our 650+ team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz, NFL, Moderna, Lululemon, Games Workshop, Atlassian, and The Very Group. Visit applydigital.com to learn how we can unlock your company’s potential.

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LOCATION: Apply Digital is hybrid/remote friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in Canada, working in hours that align to ET (Eastern Timezone) or PT (Pacific Timezone).

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer with a passion for technology, a drive for continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to designing and building high-quality, scalable applications. This role requires collaboration with a dynamic team to surpass business objectives, mentoring emerging talent, and fostering client relationships through innovative back-end solutions.

What You’ll do:

• Implement robust, test-driven backend solutions using NestJS, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance.
• Develop and maintain APIs, to facilitate integration and enhance system interoperability.
• Create comprehensive documentation, adhering to best practices in development workflows to streamline project execution.
• Leverage your expertise to actively participate in technical discussions and decision-making processes.
• Contribute to innovation by proposing cutting-edge solutions to improve the project’s solution and address client needs.
• Coach junior engineers, providing guidance on technical skills development and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence within the team.

What We’re looking for:

• Minimum 4+ years of professional programming experience implementing scalable and secure software systems with NestJS, and other back-end technologies like C#, Java and Node.JS.
• Experience in JavaScript/TypeScript and React for full-stack development.
• Proven experience implementing secure, efficient backend systems and APIs.
• Proficiency in unit testing frameworks and development best practices to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Solid foundation in web technologies, backend design patterns, and both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and serverless technologies.
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and common security vulnerabilities in backend systems (e.g. OWASP Top 10).
• Experience working with Agile Teams following best practices.

Nice to Haves:

• Familiarity with DevOps (AWS, GCP) etc.
• Experience with cloud and serverless technologies for scalable solutions.
• Background in e-commerce platform development.
• Advanced skills in CI/CD, Git, and automated testing.
• Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies.




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LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL

When you feel safe and healthy, you can bring your best self — and ideas — to the team. In addition to a remote office set-up budget, annual celebrations, and parental leave top-ups, here are a few benefits we offer to support your well-being:

Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with global brands and important work for causes we care about.

An inclusive environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcome. So come as you are.

Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.

Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.

Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.

Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.

Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.

For more information, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at [email protected].