Back-End Developer Opportunity– Join Our Innovative Publishing Platform
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-time Contract
Start Date: Immediate
About Us
Borealis AcademicStream Publishing Inc. is a dynamic and innovative publishing platform based in Ontario, Canada, dedicated to redefining the research publishing landscape. We are looking for a talented Back-End Developer to join our team and help build scalable, high-performing systems that power our publishing operations.
Your Role
As a Back-End Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust back-end services, APIs, and databases to support our platform. You will collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and AI tools to enhance user experiences and improve platform functionality.
What You Will Do
- Develop, maintain, and optimize REST APIs and backend services
- Work with databases and CMS systems to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval
- Utilize cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP for deployment and scalability
- Manage version control with Git/GitHub
- Write efficient scripts using Python
- Work with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, and Bootstrap as needed
- Debug and optimize performance using load testing tools
- Collaborate with UI/UX designers and translate Figma designs into functional component
- Stay ahead with Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, ClaudeAI, andGitHub Copilot
What We are Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Back-End Developer
- Strong experience in backend development, including REST API design, database management, and cloud platforms (AWS or AZURE)
- Proficiency in version control (Git/GitHub) and scripting with Python
- Experience translating Figma designs into functional components
- Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills – able to explain technical concepts to non-technical teams
- Experience working in agile environments
- Proficiency in English is strongly preferred. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in professional and written contexts
- Strong debugging and performance optimization skills, including experience with load testing tools
- Ability to adapt to new technologies, including Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot)
Why Join Us?
- Work on an exciting, growing publishing platform
- Remote-friendly work environment
- Room for career growth and skill development
How to Apply
Please send your resume and, if available, a portfolio or GitHub link