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Senior II Backend Developer - Foundation

Coveo
Location
Montreal (Province of Quebec, Canada)
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Research and Development
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least 8 years of experience building and operating backend in cloud environments (Java / Spring Boot preferred, AWS an asset).
  • Demonstrated experience designing reusable software, libraries, or tooling for large-scale systems with complex infrastructure or a significant user base.
  • Ability to independently navigate complex technical challenges, assess trade-offs and risks, and drive solutions with long-term impact.
  • A collaborative and resourceful approach, with the ability to communicate complex technical ideas, mentor others, and influence engineering practices across teams.
Nice to have
  • Experience with infrastructure and orchestration technologies such as Terraform and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration systems such as GitHub Actions or equivalent technologies.
  • Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source libraries.
  • Experience with platform engineering, service meshes like Istio, developer tooling, or improving the developer experience at scale.
What the job really is

As a Senior II Backend Developer on the R&D Backend Foundation team, you will focus on building foundational tools and standards for the Coveo Platform™. Your role involves developing critical services, collaborating with teams to improve engineering practices, and enhancing system reliability and scalability. You will also take ownership of the development lifecycle, from design to deployment, while addressing complex technical challenges.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed.
  • The role involves significant ownership and responsibility throughout the development lifecycle, which may appeal to candidates looking for a high-impact position.
  • The position requires navigating complex technical challenges, which may be demanding for some candidates.
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