Backend Engineer

Introduction

Kablamo is an impact-driven software engineering company (teamkablamo.com). We bring engineering, data, and AI expertise to solve complex problems with the intellectual horsepower to know what works and the care to make sure it actually does. Founded in 2017 in Australia, we've grown quickly across both markets, including the expansion of our team to Canada in 2021.

Our team is growing but we remain small and nimble in Canada - because AI is reshaping what traditional roles look like, the boundaries between roles stay flexible. People pick up what the work needs and have a real voice in how we continue to improve our own work experiences. As a result, we commit time so that everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow significantly in their careers. We call our approach Make with Heart and Mind.

We are looking for a Back End Engineer as we expand our impact with new customers. This posting supports the position to start between November 2026 and February 2027.

The Role

As an engineer at Kablamo, you will operate at the frontier of technical possibility, pairing genuine curiosity for modern tools with a commitment to high-impact execution. You will construct performant backend APIs and services using scalable architectures, taking pride in exceeding customer expectations with exceptional delivery speed and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• MAKE - Engineering That Delivers
• Construct, deploy, and refine scalable backend services and APIs using Go, Python, or other modern languages that perform exceptionally in real-world environments.
• Adhere to established development patterns and engineering practices to deliver robust, thoroughly tested solutions across every stage.
• Prioritize security throughout the lifecycle by identifying vulnerabilities early and maintaining strict adherence to internal compliance standards.
• MIND - Intellectual Horsepower
• Drive meaningful impact within delivery squads by sharing actionable insights on architectural standards and modern practices.
• Actively refine technical methodologies by championing innovative tools and streamlining repeatable delivery workflows.
• Proactively monitor security concerns, partner with leadership to mitigate exposure, and continuously enhance operational safety mechanisms.
• HEART - Care Is an Outcome
• Partner closely with multi-disciplinary peers in Product, Design, QA, and CloudOps to craft seamless technical experiences.
• Embody company values daily, promoting a supportive environment when interacting with team members and client stakeholders.
  
  

Core Skills And Experience

• 2-5 years’ experience developing complex backend solutions
• Production experience with Go Python or any other modern languages
• Experience developing APIs and back end services (GRPC, REST, Microservices)
• Experience with testing platforms, unit testing, and end to end testing
• Agile practices including: Code versioning, CI/CD, Automated quality practices
• Experience with cloud technologies - AWS, GCP, Azure. etc.
• Experience with serverless development i.e. AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate, etc.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL Databases such as PostgresSQL and MongoDB
• Solid Knowledge and experience with common code patterns such as OOP and Dependency Injection, experience with Git
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate within a cross-functional team
• Experience using AI coding tools (such as Claude Code or Cursor) to help build software from writing clear prompts for multi-file tasks to reviewing and guiding agent-generated output
  
  

This list describes the work as we see it today, and we do not expect anyone to match every line. The core of this role is building and testing the APIs, services and databases behind our apps, mostly in Go or Python on the cloud. If you have that core and your experience is close to the rest, please apply, including if you gained your skills outside a traditional career path. Tell us what you bring and where you want to grow.

Other Valuable Skills And Experience

• Experience working with external clients
• Open source
• Security
• Front End development
• AWS certifications
• Exposure to Docker
• Exposure to load testing tools
  
  

Career Progression

• Senior Engineer
• Technical Lead
• Principal/Staff Engineer
  
  

Hiring Process

• 30-min chat with our TA team
• 1-hr Technical interview
• 1-hr Final/Cultural interview
• References
• Offer!
  
  

Why work at Kablamo?

Our Culture

At Kablamo, we live each day with our value statement “Make with Heart and Mind”. We're passionate and brave craftspeople, we love to redefine what's possible, and we seek growth and discovery together.

We believe inclusion, diversity, and equity matter, and we see it as our job to keep working toward a workplace where people from many backgrounds can do their best work. We welcome applications from all qualified people. We are committed to hiring without discrimination on any ground, including race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, and family status.

Benefits

• Kablamo bonus eligibility
• Flexible work environment with a downtown Toronto office
• Work abroad for up to 3 weeks per year (some restrictions apply)
• Career growth (we really do promote from within!)
• Individual training budget
• Blogging rewards
• Paid birthday leave
• Anniversary bonus
• Referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

If you need an accommodation at any point in our hiring process, including interviews and assessments, email us at recruiting@teamkablamo.com. We will work with you on what helps, whether the request is big or small, and we keep what you tell us confidential.