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 Senior Software Engineer – Backend 

About Brydon Gama

Dynamic, growth-oriented professional solutions provider built on collaboration, accountability, and delivering exceptional value. We’re seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Software Engineer – Backend for a contract role supporting a key client. 

 Role Overview

Lead design, development, and delivery of complex software modules for a cutting-edge OTT video platform. Own significant system components, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions. 

Contract: 6-12 months (high perm potential) Location: Hybrid – Toronto (Tue/Wed/Thu onsite). GTA only. 

 What You’ll Do 

  • Lead design/development of complex software solutions 
  • Conduct code reviews; ensure best practices 
  • Participate in architecture discussions 
  • Mentor junior engineers 
  • Resolve complex technical issues and incidents 
  • Optimize for performance, scalability, reliability 
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (product, QA, engineering) 
  • Drive continuous improvement 

 What We’re Looking For Technical (Must-Haves) 

  • 5-7 years software development (Golang or Java) in scalable systems 
  • 3-5 years DevOps/GitOps (CI/CD, IaC, release management) 
  • 3-5 years NoSQL (Couchbase) and/or relational databases 
  • Extensive Kubernetes experience (CNCF ecosystem) 
  • Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) 
  • Distributed systems design and architecture 
  • Strong problem-solving in complex environments 
  • Mentoring experience 
  • Exceptional communication 

Highly Favorable 

  • Cloud/K8s certifications 
  • Video/OTT or media streaming experience 
  • Open-source leadership 
  • High EQ, low ego, collaborative 

Cultural Fit 

  • Impact-focused, entrepreneurial, results-driven 
  • Curious about trends and solutions 
  • Supportive collaborator 
  • Speaks up with constructive feedback 

Why Join? 

  • Cutting-edge OTT video tech 
  • High-performance, transparent culture 
  • Contract-to-perm opportunity 
  • Competitive comp + benefits (retirement, health, commuter, wellness, flex vacation) 

Accessibility

Inclusive recruitment – accommodations available. 

Only selected candidates will be contacted. 

Ready to build the future of video? Apply now. 

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