Senior Software Developer, Backend

Leap Tools•Canada - Remote,

7d•CA$110,000 - CA$160,000•Remote

About The Position

At Leap Tools, we are building the world's most advanced solutions for the interior décor industry. With customers in 80+ countries, our clientele includes Fortune 500 companies such as Home Depot, local retailers such as Alexanian's, and everything in between. We have been recognized as one of the fastest-growing tech companies by Deloitte for multiple years in a row, and we are looking for ambitious challenge-seekers to fuel our momentum and help us create an iconic global tech company. Our technology lets you preview products in your own room before you buy them. Imagine you want to redesign your home and have been searching for new tiles for your kitchen, or a new rug for your living room. You definitely want to make sure it will look good in your space. We enable you to do that through our proprietary cutting-edge technology, presented in an extraordinarily simple and accessible way. You have a passion for solving complex problems and working on products used by millions of people. You enjoy setting the bar high and clearing it. You can lead by example, but you know when to step aside and let the team run with the ball. Your technical knowledge is matched only by your passion to design, create, and succeed with others. You want to build on your experience. You are interested in making a big impact, but perhaps you are currently limited in your growth potential. Join us and you will work directly with our talented engineering team to push our product to new heights. We hire humans, not job descriptions. You should apply even if this role and salary range don't align with your experience. We’re happy to create unique roles and compensation for the right talent. Our stack includes Python, Django, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, AWS. This is a net new position on the team.

Requirements

8+ years of software development experience building and operating scalable, reliable systems in production environments.
Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, networking, databases).
Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems focusing on performance, observability, and fault tolerance.
Strong architectural instincts and the ability to make high-leverage technical decisions that impact multiple teams and systems.
Demonstrated ability to influence and mentor senior engineers, guide teams through ambiguity, and elevate engineering practices across the board.
Exceptional ownership mindset — you drive initiatives forward, raise the bar, and deliver lasting impact.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-autonomy, product-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience with complex ETL flows and high-throughput systems is highly preferred.
Experience with e-commerce and catalog management is preferred.
Familiarity with our stack (Python, Django, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, AWS) is strongly preferred, but deep expertise in analogous systems and a willingness to learn are welcome.

Responsibilities

Drive the design, architecture, and delivery of complex backend systems that enable 3D and computer vision experiences at scale.
Lead the development of mission-critical APIs, data pipelines, and services that support high-traffic applications used globally.
Partner with product and engineering leadership to define technical direction, identify foundational investments, and plan for scale and performance.
Serve as a force multiplier by mentoring senior engineers, conducting architecture reviews, and enabling high-quality, high-velocity development across teams.
Champion engineering excellence and set the technical bar for backend systems in terms of scalability, resiliency, observability, and maintainability.
Lead cross-functional initiatives that span multiple teams and stakeholders across the business.
Help shape the long-term technical vision and culture of the engineering organization.
Influence hiring, onboarding, and growth strategies to ensure a strong and healthy team over time.