Senior Backend Developer

Job Description

What you will do

As a Senior Backend Developer at Bridgit, you'll take ownership of designing, testing, and building new backend solutions, while also evolving and maintaining our existing systems. You'll focus on creating scalable, reliable services that power real impact for construction teams. We're especially excited about candidates who are already leveraging AI in their development workflow and eager to explore how technologies like large language models can enhance both our product capabilities and our team's developer experience.

Hear what Vincent, our VP of Engineering, has to say about life and work at Bridgit 👀

What you will bring

Current and future Bridgitrons embody these core values:

• Build Together, Win Together:  Committed to pursuing the best outcomes and advancing toward shared goals. When faced with challenges, they maintain composure and reliability and work as a team.  Proactively remove roadblocks to maintain momentum and achieve goals.  As a team, they embody a solution-oriented attitude and drive to win.
• Take Action, Drive Impact:  Ensure efforts contribute directly to goals.  Step up and offer innovative solutions to overcome obstacles and improve processes.  Leverage the ability to think independently and strategically.  Navigate uncharted territory effectively while also laying a foundation for sustainable growth and success.  
• No Grit, No Pearl: Embrace the gritty aspects of the journey to success.  Pitch in wholeheartedly and recognize that no task is beneath us when it contributes to Bridgit’s collective success.  Believe that confronting ambiguity or adversity with determination, not only strengthens resilience but also fosters growth, driving continuous improvement and achievement.
  

Does that sound like you? Great! Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Proven backend expertise - You have 5+ years of hands-on experience building high-quality software, with strong command of C#, Go, or another modern backend language (and you're eager to learn our stack if needed).
• System design chops - You’re skilled in architecting and building scalable, distributed systems, and can clearly articulate your design decisions.
• Data-savvy mindset - You've worked extensively with SQL and/or NoSQL databases and understand how to design for performance and reliability. Bonus points for PostgreSQL or Redis experience.
• Product-driven and cross-functional – You thrive in collaborative, product-oriented environments working alongside product managers, designers, and other engineers. You're excited to build and ship real SaaS products used by real customers, and you've actually deployed and maintained services in production.
• AI-forward thinking – You have hands-on experience with AI and LLMs (even if exploratory) and regularly use AI-assisted development tools like Cursor, Claude Code, or similar. You're excited about the transformative potential of AI in software development.
• Curious and growth-minded – You stay current with the latest technologies and development practices, share knowledge generously, and believe in growing stronger as a team.
  

You can expect to work on Bridgit Bench, our main product which:

• Is built with services written in C# (.NET) and Go
• Uses PostgreSQL for data storage and Redis for caching
• Exposes both REST and GraphQL APIs
• Runs on AWS infrastructure managed as code using Terraform
• Operates in Kubernetes with automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for continuous deployment
• Is increasingly incorporating AI capabilities through AWS Bedrock and Anthropic models

We believe that creativity, enthusiasm, and drive are the keys to success. We recognize that many of the skills we’ve developed over our careers are often transferable. If you’re not sure you meet every qualification but feel you have other experience relevant to the role, we encourage you to apply.

What you will enjoy

• A collaborative, autonomous environment where you can make an impact quickly
• A culture that encourages innovation and professional growth
• Competitive salary and equity options
• Perks and benefits including unlimited vacation, 4-hour Fridays

Bridgit values diversity and believes that our strength comes from including the perspectives of all kinds of contributors. We encourage people from underrepresented communities to apply, including racial minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process, please advise us of any needs as required.

About us

Founded in 2012, Bridgit is a privately held Series B company, having raised over $34 million CAD in funding, from investors like Camber Creek, Export Development Canada, Salesforce Ventures, Storm Ventures, and more.