Backend API Lead Developer Toronto
Lead backend API development for IBM Safer Payments in Toronto, acting as the payments systems subject matter expert: drive technical architecture, build backend services and APIs, and collaborate on specs across teams. Core stack involves SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud platforms, and microservices, with 7-10 years of experience required.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 7-10 years of experience focusing on backend and API development
- Experience as a lead developer or technical architect
- Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL database management systems
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and microservices architecture
Nice to have
- Experience with Agile methodology and DevOps practices
Full description
Backend API leadership defines this Toronto-based Senior Lead Software Engineer position supporting IBM Safer Payments. Candidates need seven to ten years of software development experience.
This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert for IBM Safer Payments and its payment processing systems. You will lead architecture, build backend services, and collaborate across teams on technical specifications. Database systems, cloud platforms, and microservices architecture are central technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical design for scalable software solutions
- Develop backend services and APIs for IBM Safer Payments
- Gather requirements with cross-functional teams
- Implement testing, documentation, and deployment practices
- Stay current with payment and IBM technologies
Requirements:
- Seven to ten years focusing on backend and API development
- Experience as a lead developer or technical architect
- Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL database management systems
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and microservices architecture
- Agile methodology and DevOps practice experience preferred
Bring backend APIs, architecture leadership, and payment systems knowledge to IBM Safer Payments development in Toronto.