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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 6 days Tucows Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Tucows Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Tucows Inc.
- high 8 stale, 0 reposted of 10 open
- Hiring momentum
- 16 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Tucows Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Tucows Inc..
About this role
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Tucows Domains, you will design, build, and maintain backend systems, databases, and APIs that support various products. This role involves leading technical discussions, coordinating work across multiple systems, and collaborating with different teams to ensure the delivery of secure and reliable software. You will also provide mentorship to other engineers and improve system performance and maintainability.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Tucows Inc. as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 6+ years of professional backend software engineering experience
- Experience providing technical direction while remaining hands-on
- Experience leading complex initiatives across multiple systems or services
- Strong experience with Python, Go, or similar backend languages
- Experience designing RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI or Gin
Nice to have
- Experience with RabbitMQ or other message brokers
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with Docker, Docker Swarm, Nomad, or Kubernetes
- Knowledge of OAuth 2.0, JWT, OpenAPI, and API security practices
- Familiarity with networking, Linux, infrastructure operations, or Internet protocols such as DNS, EPP, and RDAP
What you get
- Base salary range of $145,000 – $155,000 CAD for Canadian residents
- Fair compensation and generous benefits
Worth weighing
- Remote position only for applicants based in Canada
- Salary range may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications
- No specific details on additional benefits provided
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Listed by Tucows Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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