Full-Time

Senior Backend Engineer

Posted on 10/30/2025

Intellistack

Intellistack

1-10 employees

Back-end solutions enabling startup acceleration

Compensation Overview

CA$160k - CA$180k/yr

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid role; proximity to Toronto hub may be required.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Apache Kafka
Java
Microservices
SOC 2
Observability
REST APIs
Spring
Requirements
  • Strong experience integrating with structured and unstructured data sources at scale
  • Proven ability to design and operate microservices and multi-tenant architectures
  • Deep expertise in Java and Spring, with a focus on maintainable, high-performance systems
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD pipelines
  • A track record of delivering scalable, reliable APIs and backend services in production
  • Experience working in data-centric or platform environments where data movement, transformation, and reliability are first-class concerns
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement integrations with various enterprise data stores and third-party APIs
  • Build and maintain event-driven data pipelines using Apache Kafka for real-time data processing
  • Design and develop high-performance, scalable microservices using Java
  • Architect solutions that meet strict compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system specifications and technical requirements
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making processes
  • Build end-to-end observability using telemetry, alerts, and dashboards to ensure real-time visibility into system health and data flow
  • Conduct code reviews and maintain high code quality standards
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience designing or implementing data transformation and normalization layers
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures and data pipelines

IntelliStack provides backend development and operations support tailored for startups. It handles the heavy lifting of server infrastructure, databases, APIs, and deployment so founders can focus on building their product. The service works by supplying a dedicated backend team and managed services that cover core backend tasks, monitoring, and scaling, allowing rapid iteration without getting bogged down in technical chores. IntelliStack differentiates itself by targeting early-stage founders and promising faster progress—the goal is to help startups accelerate their growth by taking the backend workload off their plate and enabling teams to move from idea to product-market fit faster.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2018

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rebranded from Formstack in June 2025, expanding to 32,000+ organizations including Netflix.
  • Relocated HQ to Denver in June 2025, employing over 200 with 50+ locally.
  • Seamless Salesforce integration suits mid-market and enterprise workflow needs.

What critics are saying

  • Zapier captures 60-80% market share in 6-12 months via 7,000+ integrations.
  • Microsoft Power Automate takes healthcare clients in 3-6 months with Azure AI.
  • Salesforce Einstein obsoletes Streamline for CRM-reliant clients in 18-24 months.

What makes Intellistack unique

  • Streamline offers zero-retention data model for secure real-time access across sources.
  • AI-driven automation classifies data per HIPAA/PCI with smart routing and analytics.
  • Streamline CLM accelerates contracts from creation to signature without restrictions.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Professional Development Budget

INACTIVE