Chief Backend Developer

A career as a Chief Backend Developer within the Platforms and Automation team at National Bank means acting as an expert in the design, development, and evolution of strategic backend services in highly available cloud environments. This role gives you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the modernization of our technology solutions through your expertise in software development, distributed architectures, AWS cloud technologies, and Kubernetes platforms. You will contribute to operations automation, the evolution of critical services, and the continuous improvement of the reliability, performance, and stability of our platforms.

 Your Role

• Design, develop, and enhance backend services in Go and Python within critical production environments.
• Develop and integrate new features and APIs that support automation platforms and large-scale technology processes.
• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of modern distributed solutions based on microservices and AWS cloud technologies.
• Ensure the integration, deployment, and operation of applications in environments leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps practices.
• Collaborate with user teams to drive platform adoption, share best practices, and recommend solutions aligned with business needs.
• Contribute to incident resolution, continuous service improvement, and platform availability, including participation in an on-call rotation.
  

Your Team 
The Strategies, Practices and Delivery Vice Presidency brings together specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay at the forefront of technology, and continuously improve processes.

Within the Software engineering sector, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that develops platforms and automation tools. Reporting to the Director of Cybersecurity, you will join a group recognized for its expertise in cloud-native development, distributed architectures, and DevOps practices. Our team stands out for its collaborative culture, commitment to continuous improvement, and dedication to technical excellence. We strive to provide maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule. National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized learning programs, based on experiential learning, help you master your field while developing new areas of expertise. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring opportunities, are available to you at all times. Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development within a production environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Go and Python in a production setting.
• Advanced experience with AWS services and cloud architecture principles.
• Proven hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, modern software development practices, and GitHub.
• Strong understanding of distributed architectures, software design principles, and API integration.
• Availability to participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical services.
  

Languages: French, English
Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.
Required skills: Amazon Web Services, Cybersecurity, Decision Making, Diversity & Inclusion, Docker, Github, Golang, Helm Tool, Initiative, Kubernetes, Python, Self-Sufficiency, Stakeholder Management

Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

* Health and wellness program, including many options
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and family assistance program
* Preferential banking services
* Involvement in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment
We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!