Remote Backend Engineer Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

It enables collaboration across teams and organizations, supports real-time execution, and creates new ways for value to be created and shared.Joining BigGeo means contributing to technology that is shaping a new category as it takes form. The team is cross-functional and highly collaborative. We value ownership, clarity, and momentum.

The work moves quickly, expectations are high, and impact is visible because what we build is used in real-world environments.At BigGeo, you will: Contribute to systems that influence how spatial data is managed and applied. See your work show up in real, high-impact use cases. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team solving complex, meaningful problems.

Work in an environment where autonomy is trusted and results matter. If you want to do work with real-world impact and help build foundational technology that changes how organizations understand and use location, BigGeo is the place to best do that work.The OpportunityWe're looking for an intermediate full stack developer to join our Product team and help build the commercial features that power our spatial marketplace. You'll work on customer-facing applications, platform infrastructure, and systems that directly impact revenue growth.This role offers meaningful technical challenges-from architecting scalable backend services to building intuitive user interfaces for complex workflows.

Your work will span the full stack and contribute directly to our ability to bring solutions to our customers.What You'll Work OnYou'll contribute across the full technology stack, building features that bring our spatial cloud platform to market: Build and enhance marketplace functionality that connects data providers with enterprise customers Develop payment and transaction processing systems integrated with third-party services Create dashboards and analytics tools for internal teams and external users Implement backend services and APIs that support our growing platform capabilities Design and build user interfaces for complex data workflows and business processes Integrate with external APIs and services to extend platform functionality Collaborate with Platform and Product teams to deliver end-to-end features Our Tech StackFrontend: React, TypeScript, Apollo Client (GraphQL)Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL (Type-GraphQL), NestJS-style architectureDatabase: PostgreSQL with TypeORMPayments: Stripe API, Stripe ConnectInfrastructure: OVH Cloud, Docker, GitHub Actions for CI/CDTools: Linear (project management), Monday, GitHub, Google WorkspaceWhat We're Looking ForRequired Experience & Skills3-5 years of professional software development experienceStrong proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+)Experience building React applications with modern patterns (hooks, context, state management)Solid backend development skills with Node.js and RESTful or GraphQL APIsProficient with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and writing SQLUnderstanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practicesExperience with Git and collaborative development workflows (pull requests, code reviews)Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote/distributed teamStrong Assets (Not Required But Highly Valued)Experience with payment processing systems (Stripe, Stripe Connect)Familiarity with financial systems, accounting concepts, or ledger architectureKnowledge of ORM frameworks (Sequelize, TypeORM) and database migrationsExperience building marketplace or e-commerce platformsUnderstanding of SaaS metrics and subscription business modelsPrevious experience in a startup or fast-growth environmentInterest or experience in geospatial technology, mapping, or GISWhat We ValueBusiness Impact Mindset: You understand how your code connects to revenue and customer valueQuality with Pragmatism: You write clean, maintainable code but know when to ship fastOwnership: You take features from concept to production, including testing and deploymentClear Communication: You explain technical decisions clearly and ask good questionsLearning Orientation: You're comfortable tackling unfamiliar problems and technologiesCollaboration: You work well across Platform and Product teams to deliver integrated featuresWhy Join BigGeoHigh-Impact Work: Your code directly drives revenue and business outcomes-no busy workGrowth Stage: Join during commercialization phase when your contributions have maximum impactTechnical Challenges: Solve interesting problems across the full stack-from database design to user interfacesClear Vision: Structured commercialization plan with measurable goals and well-defined roadmapStrong Team: Work with talented engineers building cutting-edge spatial and GIS technologyFlexible Work: Hybrid model with Calgary office and remote flexibilityEmerging Category: Help define the spatial cloud infrastructure space as it connects AI to the real worldCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experienceCollaborative team culture with regular offsites and team eventsBonus points if you include a link to your GitHub, portfolio, or a technical blog post you've written.BigGeo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Bonus points if you include a link to your GitHub, portfolio, or a technical blog post you've written.BigGeo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.