Intermediate Back-end Software Developer at Affinity

On behalf of our client, Affinity is looking for an Intermediate Back-end Software Developer to lead the development of a high-performing engineering team, ensuring successful project delivery and long-term platform evolution. Oversee key technical initiatives, including CI/CD optimization, database scalability, codebase refactoring, and the integration of advanced AI capabilities into core system architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Drive project success: Own complex projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, timeline, and resources. Track progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery.

• Back-End Technical Ownership: Lead backend design and implementation, ensuring high code quality and scalability across the stack.

• Optimization & Scaling: Improve CI/CD processes, streamline deployments, scale databases, refactor code, and optimize the system architecture for better performance and efficiency.

• Technical Expertise: Heavily contribute to the development process by architecting, designing, and implementing key software components. Maintain high code quality and ensure adherence to best practices.

• Strategic Vision: Champion innovation and propose new technologies and tools to improve system architecture and development workflows.

• Communication & Collaboration: Work closely with product owners and other teams to ensure smooth delivery and effective communication of technical concepts.

Qualifications:

• 8 years of development experience with Javascript/Typescript

• Experience with React + hooks, nodejs and redux frameworks and libs and scalable system architecture

• Knowledge in Front-End web development (React, CSS, HTML);

• Experience using MySQL;

• Must have experience using Git in a distributed team.

• Must have database administration experience (MongoDB, MySQL);

• Experience with MySQL and database scaling

• 2 years of experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience owning complex projects

• Proficient in CI/CD pipeline management

• Cloud infrastructure expertise

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 12675