Entry Level -Software Developer - Web Development (Oakville)

Senior Backend Engineer – Backend Development ZPI, the developer of the industry leading Zarpac Performance Index (ZPI) manufacturing performance improvement software, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help evolve and operate our existing .NET‑based backend platform as it expands into cloud and edge deployment models. This position is primarily based in‑office, with flexibility to work from home up to three days per week. What You’ll Do Backend Development (Primary Responsibility) Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs within an existing .NET codebase Implement background services, schedulers, and data‑processing components Own data ingestion, persistence, and service‑to‑service communication Improve and extend current systems with a focus on stability, clarity, and maintainability Cloud Application Ownership Deploy and operate services in cloud and hybrid environments Help shape how our existing backend runs in the cloud, without forcing premature vendor lock‑in Own CI/CD pipelines, releases, monitoring, and production support Make architectural and operational decisions that the entire team can understand and maintain Edge & Distributed Systems Design and maintain edge‑side services or agents, built using the same core backend technologies where possible Support: Data collection and buffering near devices Secure and reliable communication with cloud services Design edge cloud contracts that align with our current backend model Handle real‑world constraints such as intermittent connectivity, versioning, and staged deployments This role does not involve hardware design, PLC programming, or field technician work. What’s in it for you? We're proud to offer an open, communicative workplace that fosters individual initiative and a career path. In addition to growth opportunities, you receive a competitive salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, life insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards do not reflect our internal compensation ranges. Salary Range: $116,000 – $135,000 per year. Required Experience What We’re Looking For 7 to 10 years of experience building and maintaining backend services, preferably in .NET or similar ecosystems Experience deploying .NET services in cloud or hybrid environments Comfort working within an established codebase and improving it incrementally Experience operating production systems (debugging, reliability, performance) Solid understanding of APIs, data flow, and service boundaries Ability to reason about distributed systems and real‑world failure modes Strongly Preferred Experience with edge, on‑prem, or intermittently connected systems Familiarity with CI/CD, monitoring, and operational tooling Infrastructure‑as‑Code exposure (tool choice less important than concepts) Experience collaborating closely with frontend teams (React or similar) Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o3ifa