Sr. Backend Engineer

Real people. Real service.

At SupplyHouse.com, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT, we’re dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers.

Through an Employer of Record (EOR), we are looking for a new, remote Senior Backend Engineer in Canada to join our growing IT Team. This individual will report into our Full Stack Team Lead and have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance our e-commerce platform and internal operations, while honing your skills in backend and full stack development. If you’re passionate about creating user-friendly interfaces, building scalable systems, and contributing to innovative solutions in a collaborative and fun environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY 3 times per year for internal meetings and team building activities. We reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses, and you’re also welcome to work on-site anytime beyond these visits – our doors are always open.

Role Type: Full-Time 

Location: Remote 

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with time zone flexibility 

Base Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 CAD per year

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all phases of software development: requirements, design, construction, testing, deployment, and maintenance 
• Design and develop reliable and scalable distributed systems 
• Ensure system reliability, optimized performance, and compliance with security policies 
• Ensure industry standard development best practices are observed, including accessibility and privacy compliance 
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use 
• Assess the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and partner with business analysts to refine project requirements 
• Collaborate with project owners and development teams to ensure implementation, designs are in-sync, and to deliver client facing products 
• Evaluate technical designs and conduct code reviews 
• Serve as a mentor to junior team members 
• Review requests to address features/issues submitted by various internal departments as well as provide solutions and estimates for such requests 
• Maintain current technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology, constantly looking for modern technologies and working with the team in introducing these technologies 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 7+ years of progressive experience. Alternatively, a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 5+ years of progressive experience. 
• 5+ years of professional experience with Java frameworks such as Spring, Struts, Hibernate 
• 5+ years of professional experience with relational databases (MySQL and/or Oracle) 
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design 
• Experience making complex backend architecture design choices 
• Passion for web technologies, and keeping up to date with new tools and techniques 
• Experience with the full Software Development Lifecycle: frontend and backend web application development, implementing business logic, and developing user interfaces 
• Ability to work with minimal technical supervision and supplemental engineering support, while responding efficiently to multiple program priorities 
• Linux, Shell, and Perl scripting, writing, and executing UNIX commands, and utilizing Linux servers to debug, deploy code, install, and monitor software to be used in testing and production environments 
• Experience with webservers including Apache and Nginx
• High-level proficiency of written and verbal communication in English

Why work with us: 

• We have awesome benefits – We offer a wide variety of benefits to help support you and your loved ones. These include:
  • 100% paid comprehensive and private medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); life and AD&D insurance; spouse and dependent life insurance; short- and long-term disability
  • Paid time off and country-specific holidays
  • Company-provided equipment and one-time $250 work from home stipend
  • $750 annual professional development budget
  • Company rewards and recognition program
  • And more!
• We empower ownership – We all contribute to our success and we all share in it. Our Ownership for All program ensures each SupplyHouse team member will benefit financially from the company’s growth and accomplishments.
• We promote work-life balance – We value your time and encourage a healthy separation between your professional and personal life to feel refreshed and recharged. Look out for our wellness initiatives and ask about our Flex-Time Policy!
• We support growth – We encourage you to embrace continuous learning and take on new challenges. In an exciting and evolving industry, we provide opportunities for career growth through our annual merit and bonus opportunities, hands-on training, diversity and inclusion initiatives, internal mobility options, and professional development budget.
• We give back – We live and breathe our core value, Generosity, by giving back to the trades and organizations around the world. We make a difference through donation drives, employee-nominated contributions, support for non-profit organizations, and more.
• We listen – We value hearing from our employees. Everyone has a voice, and we encourage you to use it! We actively elicit feedback through our monthly town halls, regular 1:1 check-ins, employee listening initiatives, and company-wide ideas form to incorporate suggestions and ensure our team enjoys coming to work every day.

Check us out and learn more at: https://www.supplyhouse.com/our-company!

Additional Details: 

• Remote employees are expected to work in a distraction-free environment. Personal devices, background noise, and other distractions should be kept to a minimum to avoid disrupting virtual meetings or business operations.   
• SupplyHouse.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly values inclusion, and encourages individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. 
• To ensure fairness, all application materials, assessments, and interview responses must reflect your own original work. The use of AI tools, plagiarism, or any uncredited assistance is not permitted at any stage of the hiring process and may result in disqualification. We appreciate your honesty and look forward to seeing your skills. 
• We are committed to providing a safe and secure work environment and conduct thorough background checks on all potential employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 
• All emails from the SupplyHouse team will only be sent from an @supplyhouse.com email address. Please exercise caution if you receive an email from an alternate domain.  

What is an Employer of Record (EOR)?

Through our partnership with Remote.com, a global Employer of Record (EOR), you can join SupplyHouse from home, while knowing your employment is handled compliantly and securely. Remote takes care of the behind-the-scenes details – like payroll, benefits, taxes, and local compliance – so you can focus on your work and career growth. Even though Remote manages these administrative functions, you’ll be a part of the SupplyHouse team: connected to our culture, collaborating with colleagues, and contributing to our shared success. This partnership allows us to welcome talented team members worldwide while ensuring you receive a best-in-class employee experience.