Staff Software Engineer – Backend

At Ironwood Digital, we’re not just transforming the Sales Performance Management (SPM) market—we’re redefining how organizations achieve revenue success. Our cutting-edge SaaS solutions empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential. Ironwood Digital stands at the forefront of innovation, celebrated as a market leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave Report for SPM , 2023 Ventana Research Revenue Performance Management (RPM) Value Index , Gartner Peer Insights , 2024 Gartner SPM Market Guide , and G2. Our solutions are trusted by a diverse range of global industry leaders like T-Mobile, ServiceNow, Wawanesa Bank, Shaw Industries, Moody's, Stryker and hundreds more. Here’s why you’ll thrive at Ironwood Digital: Innovate with Purpose: Build impactful solutions for customers worldwide. Join Excellence: Work in a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team. Shape the Future: Lead in redefining revenue optimization. Grow Together: Unlock your potential in a supportive environment. Join us at Ironwood Digital—where your talent and ambition meet limitless opportunities for success! Our ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) application simplifies data workflows, enabling organizations to extract insights faster, automate repetitive tasks, and unlock the true potential of their data. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep experience designing and scaling large-scale, data-intensive systems . This role requires hands-on expertise working with massive datasets , distributed data pipelines, and high-throughput backend architectures. You will play a key role in driving our backend services, data platforms, and cloud-native systems forward. What You’ll Do Design, build, and scale new features for REST APIs and large-scale data processing pipelines that handle high-volume datasets across distributed systems. Architect and optimize backend services for high throughput and low-latency performance. Develop data-intensive and event-driven applications using Python, Typescript, C#, and AWS-native services. Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability across microservices and cloud infrastructure. Partner with senior engineers, architects, DevOps, and QA throughout the full development lifecycle. Mentor developers, guide code reviews, and raise engineering quality standards. What You Bring Technical Expertise 6+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience with a strong backend focus. 3+ years working with Typescript / Node.js / C#. Advanced experience with AWS (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Step Functions, etc.). Proven experience working with large datasets , distributed computing, and batch or stream processing using Spark, Dask, EMR, Glue, Kafka, etc. Solid understanding of system design, distributed systems, scalability patterns, and cloud architecture. Collaboration & Communication Ability to collaborate, document solutions clearly, and participate in technical discussions with stakeholders. For this role, the estimated annual base salary range is between $104,000 – $130,000 (CAD). In addition to base salary, our compensation package may include bonuses, commissions for eligible sales roles, and a comprehensive benefits package. The actual base salary will vary based on factors including individual qualifications and market data, as objectively assessed during the interview process. This posting is for a new vacancy. This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement — not replace — human decision-making. Overview of Benefits: Health & Wellness — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your local needs Time Off — PTO and public holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most Volunteer Days — Dedicated time to give back and support the communities that matter to you Ignite Days — Dedicated learning days to support continuous growth, skill development, and professional learning Financial — Compensation that reflects your market and your value Retirement — Retirement plans designed to help you build long-term financial security Tuition Assistance — Invest in your growth with support for continuing education and professional development Flexibility — Work where you thrive, with remote and hybrid options available across most regions Ironwood Digital is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email [email protected] Ironwood Digital is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. By applying for a position at Ironwood Digital and/or by using this portal, you declare and confirm that you have read and agree to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice and that the information provided by you as part of your application is true and complete and includes no misrepresentation or material omission of fact