Senior Backend Developer

What you will do

As a Senior Backend Developer at Bridgit, you’ll take ownership of designing, testing, and building new backend solutions, while also extending and maintaining our existing systems. You'll focus on creating scalable, reliable infrastructure that powers real impact for our customers. We're especially excited about candidates who are curious about the evolving role of AI and eager to explore how technologies like large language models can enhance our product and developer experience.

Hear what Vincent, our VP of Engineering, has to say about life and work at Bridgit 👇
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What you will bring

Current and future Bridgitrons embody these core values:

• Build Together, Win Together:  Committed to pursuing the best outcomes and advancing toward shared goals. When faced with challenges, they maintain composure and reliability and work as a team.  Proactively remove roadblocks to maintain momentum and achieve goals.  As a team, they embody a solution-oriented attitude and drive to win.
• Take Action, Drive Impact:  Ensure efforts contribute directly to goals.  Step up and offer innovative solutions to overcome obstacles and improve processes.  Leverage the ability to think independently and strategically.  Navigate uncharted territory effectively while also laying a foundation for sustainable growth and success.
• No Grit, No Pearl: Embrace the gritty aspects of the journey to success.  Pitch in wholeheartedly and recognize that no task is beneath us when it contributes to Bridgit’s collective success.  Believe that confronting ambiguity or adversity with determination, not only strengthens resilience but also fosters growth, driving continuous improvement and achievement.

Does that sound like you? Great! Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Proven backend expertise - You have hands-on experience building high-quality software and a strong command of C#, Go, or another modern backend language.
• System design chops - You’re skilled in architecting and building scalable, distributed systems, and can clearly articulate your design decisions.
• Data-savvy mindset - You’ve worked extensively with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Bonus points if you’ve spent time with PostgreSQL or Redis.
• Product-driven passion - You’re excited to build and ship real SaaS products used by real customers. You’ve actually deployed and maintained services in production environments.
• Curious and forward-thinking – You stay current with the latest technologies and development practices, and you’re especially interested in the potential of AI and LLMs.
• Collaborative by nature – You believe in learning from others, sharing what you know, and growing stronger as a team.

You can expect to work on Bridgit Bench, our main product which:

• Is built with services written in C# (.NET Core) and Go
• Exposes both REST and GraphQL APIs
• Runs on AWS
• Operates in Kubernetes, with infrastructure managed as code using Terraform
• Leverages serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda
• Is continuously deployed to production through automated CI/CD pipelines

We believe that creativity, enthusiasm, and drive are the keys to success. We recognize that many of the skills we’ve developed over our careers are often transferable. If you’re not sure you meet every qualification but feel you have other experience relevant to the role, we encourage you to apply.

What you will enjoy

• A collaborative, autonomous environment where you can make an impact quickly
• A culture that encourages innovation and professional growth
• Competitive salary and equity options
• Perks and benefits including unlimited vacation, 4-hour Fridays

Bridgit values diversity and believes that our strength comes from including the perspectives of all kinds of contributors. We encourage people from underrepresented communities to apply, including racial minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process, please advise us of any needs as required.

About us

Founded in 2012, Bridgit is a privately held Series B company, having raised over $43.5 million CAD in funding, from investors like Camber Creek, Export Development Canada, Salesforce Ventures, Storm Ventures, and more.

About the company

Bridgit is workforce intelligence for the construction industry. Our mission is simple – to help the trillion dollar construction industry maximize profits and reduce risk by taking a people-first approach. We are, and always have been, driven by the want to disrupt and transform construction.

Bridgit is a Series B company, having raised over $43.5 million CAD in funding, from investors like Camber Creek, Export Development Canada, Salesforce Ventures, Storm Ventures, and more.

We offer a remote-first environment with flexible working hours as well as options for working locations. Make an impression, make an impact.