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Backend Engineer - Remote

Montreal, QC · Remote

$80 - $120/hr

Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours/week) Location: Remote Job Summary We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to support an AI training project by creating ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior backend engineer in Quebec is $148,769.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $169,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Backend Engineers are experienced software professionals responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side components of web applications or systems. They work with databases, APIs, and application logic to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient backend operations. Their role often involves collaborating with frontend engineers, managing system architecture, reviewing code, and mentoring junior developers. Senior Backend Engineers also play a key role in optimizing performance, ensuring security, and integrating new technologies into existing systems.

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Senior Backend Engineers often encounter challenges related to system scalability, such as database bottlenecks, latency issues, and maintaining system reliability under increased load. Addressing these challenges typically involves optimizing database queries, implementing caching strategies, and designing microservices architectures to distribute workloads efficiently. Collaboration with DevOps and frontend teams is also crucial to ensure seamless integration and monitoring. Proactively identifying potential scalability issues and participating in code reviews are key responsibilities in this role.

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A senior backend engineer's salary typically ranges from $100,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and company size. They often have expertise in programming languages like Java, Python, or Node.js and may receive additional compensation through bonuses or stock options.

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Programmeur(euse) senior BackEnd Python

TEHORA

Montreal, QC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

TEHORA est presentement a la recherche d'un(e) programmeur(euse) senior BackEnd Python ayant d'excellentes aptitudes techniques, d'excellentes connaissances et qui souhaite mettre a profit ses competences au sein d'une equipe polyvalente. La personne retenue contribuera au developpement et a l'evolution de services applicatifs et d'API.

Sans etre exhaustifs, voici les services et livrables que devra fournir la personne retenue :

  • Concevoir, developper et maintenir des services BackEnd en Python;
  • Developper et faire evoluer des API REST et des microservices;
  • Participer a l'integration avec des bases de donnees, files de messages et services infonuagiques;
  • Corriger les anomalies et contribuer a la stabilisation des livraisons;
  • Realiser des tests unitaires et tests integres;
  • Contribuer aux pipelines CI/CD et aux pratiques DevOps;
  • Documenter les services, interfaces et choix techniques;
  • Collaborer avec les architectes, analystes et developpeurs FrontEnd.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8 ans d'experience en ressources informationnelles;
  • Experience significative en developpement Python;
  • Experience en developpement d'API et de microservices;
  • Experience en contexte Agile / DevOps;
  • Experience en infonuagique, un atout important;
  • Bonne capacite d'analyse de problemes techniques complexes;
  • Python, API REST et services BackEnd;
  • Architecture microservices;
  • Git ou outil de versionnage equivalent;
  • Tests unitaires, tests integres et qualite logicielle;
  • CI/CD, DevOps et documentation technique;
  • Python 3.11 ou version ulterieure, FastAPI ou framework comparable;
  • Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus;
  • Cosmos DB, bases NoSQL distribuees ou bases graphes;
  • OpenSearch, Elasticsearch ou moteur de recherche distribue comparable;
  • Experience avec des architectures evenementielles;
  • Mandat contractuel ou banque de ressources, selon les besoins du client;
  • Teletravail principalement; disponibilite a coordonner selon les demandes d'intervention;

Benefits

  • Du teletravail et de la flexibilite pour s'adapter a vos obligations familiales
  • Une culture entrepreneuriale favorisant la creativite et l'innovation
  • Horaires flexibles (selon le type de contrat de travail)
  • Conges en cas de maladie et a l'occasion d'evenements familiaux
  • Outils informatiques adaptes
  • Espace de travail epanouissant et motivant
  • Initiatives sociales et environnementales
  • Programme d'apprentissage en milieu de travail
  • Cheminement de carriere
SALAIRE

Le salaire sera calcule sur la base du taux horaire moyen correspondant a votre profil.

LIEU DE TRAVAIL

Le lieu de travail sera Teletravail.

POURQUOI SE JOINDRE A TEHORA ?

TEHORA est une firme quebecoise multidisciplinaire reconnue pour l'excellence de ses services professionnels, de nature technique et de gestion de projets a l'echelle nationale et internationale. Notre mission est d'accompagner nos clients dans la concretisation de leurs projets par l'excellence de notre savoir-faire et de notre creativite.

Depuis sa creation en 2017, notre equipe de professionnels connait une croissance exponentielle en repondant aux besoins importants en gestion de projets multidisciplinaires, dans le domaine des transports, du genie civil, du TI et plus.

Nos collaborateurs travaillent sur des mandats aussi bien a l'interne que chez des clients d'envergure.

TEHORA se distingue par sa culture d'entreprise, axee sur le bonheur de ses employes et la diversite.

Chez TEHORA, chaque collaborateur est un membre important de l'equipe qui contribue a notre succes collectif. Nos membres ont la flexibilite requise pour avoir un equilibre entre le travail et leur vie privee, tout en menant une carriere enrichissante.

Nous offrons un environnement de travail motivant. La diversite des projets, la grande autonomie et l'interaction directe avec les clients sont appreciees. Une telle proximite est possible en raison de notre structure organisationnelle horizontale, qui se traduit par des relations de confiance et une communication efficace entre notre equipe et les clients.

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