Senior Back-End Engineer, Canada Remote

TaxGPT Inc.

11h•$140,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

TaxGPT is revolutionizing the tax and accounting space with AI-driven solutions tailored for accountants, tax professionals, and SMBs. We're building an AI co-pilot to transform tax workflows, drive efficiency, and simplify compliance. Recently named one of Business Insider’s 30 Early-Stage Startups Most Likely to Become Tech’s Next Unicorns [https://www.businessinsider.com/the-30-early-stage-startups-in-2026-most-likely-to-become-techs-next-unicorns-2026-3], we'd love for you to join our team! Location: Canada Remote Experience: 5+ years Pay Range: $140k to $160k CAD + Equity + Variable Comp up to 20% of base salary Benefits offered: Medical, pension, life insurance

Requirements

Strong experience with Django, Python, and modern backend development.
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity.
Clear communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
Passionate about building clean, scalable backend systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
5+ years of experience developing backend applications with meaningful impact.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/LLM-related projects is a plus.
Exposure to fintech, tax, or accounting software is a bonus.

Responsibilities

End-to-End System Design: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend solutions. You’ll work primarily with Django and Python to architect backend components, design data models, develop business logic, and integrate third-party APIs.
API and Microservices Architecture: Build and maintain well-structured RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring reliability, security, and documentation quality. Design backend systems in a modular way that supports future microservices expansion.
Database Management and Security: Manage relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), optimize queries, and ensure proper indexing and migration management. Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data protection practices aligned with Django’s security standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO, CTO, frontend team, and UX designers to deliver features that match user and business requirements. Ensure technical clarity across teams.
Technical Problem Solving: Diagnose and solve complex system challenges through thoughtful backend architecture and Django best practices. Contribute to broader engineering decisions across the platform.
Code Reviews: Review code for reliability, maintainability, and performance. Enforce good coding standards for junior engineers in Python, Django conventions, and clean backend design.
Continuous Improvement and R&D: Explore emerging trends in backend frameworks, cloud services, and AI tooling. Propose improvements that enhance our development velocity and platform robustness.
Agile Development: Work within an agile development cycle, delivering high-quality backend features efficiently while adapting to changing priorities.