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Backend Software Developer Intern Jobs in Coquitlam, BC

Corpay

Software Developer (Co-op)

Vancouver, BC · Hybrid

Your role What you'll be doing Software Developer Co-op About the team The team is looking for a ... Why you should intern at PayByPhone We're in a transformative stage as a business and looking for ...

Pagefreezer

Senior Software Developer (Remote)

Vancouver, BC · Remote

CA$110K - CA$145K/yr

What You'll Do as a Senior Software Developer * Design & Scale Robust Architecture: Develop and ... Experienced in integrating Frontend and Backend via REST APIs with special attention to mitigating ...

Brex

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Vancouver, BC · Hybrid

CA$192K - CA$240K/yr

Experience working with backend programming languages (Java, Kotlin, Python) * Familiarity with software engineering development cycles * Ability to hold yourself and the team to high standards

Stellar Creative Lab

Senior Back End Engineer

Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$130K - CA$150K/yr

Senior Backend Engineer Welcome to Stellar Code Lab, the new software innovation startup incubated inside Stellar Creative Lab. We are taking the battle-tested tools that powered hits for Marvel ...

Fortinet, Inc.

Software Developer (Android)

Burnaby, BC

CA$117K - CA$143K/yr

We are looking for a skilled Software Developer to join our team, working across Android. This role ... Knowledge of cloud services and backend infrastructure. * Experience with VPN technologies, network ...

Fortinet

Software Developer (Android)

Burnaby, BC · On-site

CA$117K - CA$143K/yr

We are looking for a skilled Software Developer to join our team, working across Android. This role ... Knowledge of cloud services and backend infrastructure. * Experience with VPN technologies, network ...

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What does a backend software developer intern do?

A Backend Software Developer Intern assists in building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power web applications. Their responsibilities typically include writing code, debugging issues, and collaborating with other developers to ensure data flows efficiently between the server and users. Interns often work with languages like Python, Java, or Node.js and gain practical experience with databases, cloud services, and development tools. This role provides valuable exposure to real-world software engineering practices and helps interns develop the technical and teamwork skills needed for a career in backend development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a backend software developer intern?

To thrive as a Backend Software Developer Intern, you should have a solid understanding of programming languages like Java, Python, or Node.js, and basic knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and databases. Familiarity with version control systems (like Git), RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is often expected. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication set standout interns apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for building reliable backend systems, collaborating across teams, and adapting to real-world engineering challenges.

What types of projects and technologies do backend software developer interns typically work on during their internship?

Backend Software Developer Interns are often assigned to work on real-world projects such as building APIs, optimizing databases, or improving existing backend services. Interns typically use languages like Python, Java, or Node.js, and work with frameworks and tools such as Django, Spring Boot, or Express.js. Collaboration with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product managers is common, providing valuable experience in agile environments. The projects and technologies may vary depending on the company, but they are designed to help interns gain hands-on experience and contribute meaningfully to the team's goals.

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Principal Software Engineer, Cloud & Edge Backend

Vancouver, BC • On-site

Saviynt
Software Development • 501 - 1,000 employees
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CA$240K - CA$250K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Architect and build the next-generation AI Security platform for enterprise identity and privileged access.

  • Design and develop highly scalable microservices in Go (Golang) that power the Cloud Control Plane and distributed Edge Backends.

  • Build enterprise-scale discovery services for cloud resources, on-prem infrastructure, endpoints, applications, databases, and AI agents.

Job description

Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. Built for the AI age, Saviynt is today helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is recognized as the leader in identity security, with solutions that protect and empower the world's leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. For more information, please visit www.saviynt.com.

With the rise of AI and Agents, the identity perimeter needs to be secured at scale. Come join us as founding members of Saviynt's AI Security team and help us build out AI security for the world's leading enterprises.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • Architect and build the next-generation AI Security platform for enterprise identity and privileged access.

  • Design and develop highly scalable microservices in Go (Golang) that power the Cloud Control Plane and distributed Edge Backends.

  • Build the Cloud Control Plane responsible for policy management, AI governance, discovery orchestration, analytics, reporting, and APIs.

  • Build distributed Edge Backends that operate as local Points of Presence (PoPs) for headquarters, regional hubs, branch offices, and customer data centers.

  • Design resilient policy synchronization from Cloud Edge Endpoint with secure fail-closed enforcement during connectivity failures.

  • Build enterprise-scale discovery services for cloud resources, on-prem infrastructure, endpoints, applications, databases, and AI agents.

  • Develop access-brokering capabilities that enable privileged access to applications, machines, and services through local Edge Backends.

  • Design highly available, observable, and resilient distributed systems using modern cloud-native technologies.

  • Mentor engineers, lead architecture discussions, and drive engineering best practices.

AI & Agentic Engineering

  • Leverage AI-assisted software development throughout the SDLC to improve productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, and operational excellence.

  • Build platform capabilities to discover, govern, and secure AI agents, automation frameworks, MCP servers, and agentic applications.

  • Develop scalable services supporting AI-native enterprise workloads.

  • Follow AI SDLC best practices across design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operations.

 
WHAT YOU BRING

  • 1+ years of Principal-level backend software engineering experience with a SaaS company. 

  • Expert-level Go (Golang) development.

  • Deep experience building distributed systems and microservices.

  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, gRPC, REST APIs, and cloud-native platforms.

  • Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka/NATS or similar distributed infrastructure.

  • Strong understanding of networking, authentication, authorization, TLS, proxies, and distributed caching.

  • Experience building enterprise security, IAM, PAM, Zero Trust, or networking products is highly desirable.

  • Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, ChatGPT, or similar.

  • Understanding of modern AI application architectures, including LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, orchestration frameworks, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).

  • Familiarity with AI SDLC best practices, including AI-assisted development, automated testing, secure coding, CI/CD automation, observability, and responsible use of AI-generated code.

  • Strong technical leadership, architecture, mentoring, and communication skills.

$240,000 - $250,000 a year

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, learning and tremendous opportunities to grow and advance in your career. At Saviynt, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and final compensation decisions are dependent on many factors including but are not limited to location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other relevant business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $240,000 - $250,000 annually.
You may also be eligible to participate in a Saviynt discretionary bonus plan, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. 

Saviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high-growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work which directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us!

Security & Compliance
This role requires adherence to Saviynt's information security and privacy policies and procedures, including annual security training.

Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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