Varicent
Posted 4w ago

Staff Software Engineer – Backend (Typescript / .Nodejs / AWS )

Varicent
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
$121k-$159k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities
  • designing systems
  • scaling services
  • mentoring developers
Requirements
  • 6+ years backend engineering experience
  • 3+ years with Typescript/Node.js/C#
  • Strong AWS and distributed-systems experience
  • Experience with large data processing and mentoring engineers
Technical tools mentioned
TypescriptNode.jsC#PythonAWSEC2EKSLambdaS3DynamoDBRDSStep FunctionsSparkDaskEMRGlueKafka

Job description

 

At Varicent, we’re not just transforming the Sales Performance Management (SPM) market—we’re redefining how organizations achieve revenue success. Our cutting-edge SaaS solutions empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential. Varicent stands at the forefront of innovation, celebrated as a market leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave Report for SPM2023 Ventana Research Revenue Performance Management (RPM) Value IndexGartner Peer Insights2024 Gartner SPM Market Guide, and G2. Our solutions are trusted by a diverse range of global industry leaders like T-Mobile, ServiceNow, Wawanesa Bank, Shaw Industries, Moody's, Stryker and hundreds more. Here’s why you’ll thrive at Varicent:
  • Innovate with Purpose: Build impactful solutions for customers worldwide.
  • Join Excellence: Work in a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team.
  • Shape the Future: Lead in redefining revenue optimization.
  • Grow Together: Unlock your potential in a supportive environment.
Join us at Varicent—where your talent and ambition meet limitless opportunities for success!

Our ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) application simplifies data workflows, enabling organizations to extract insights faster, automate repetitive tasks, and unlock the true potential of their data.

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep experience designing and scaling large-scale, data-intensive systems. This role requires hands-on expertise working with massive datasets, distributed data pipelines, and high-throughput backend architectures. You will play a key role in driving our backend services, data platforms, and cloud-native systems forward.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build, and scale new features for REST APIs and large-scale data processing pipelines that handle high-volume datasets across distributed systems.
  • Architect and optimize backend services for high throughput and low-latency performance.
  • Develop data-intensive and event-driven applications using Python, Typescript, C#, and AWS-native services.
  • Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability across microservices and cloud infrastructure.
  • Partner with senior engineers, architects, DevOps, and QA throughout the full development lifecycle.
  • Mentor developers, guide code reviews, and raise engineering quality standards.

What You Bring

Technical Expertise

  • 6+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience with a strong backend focus.
  • 3+ years working with Typescript / Node.js / C#.
  • Advanced experience with AWS (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Step Functions, etc.).
  • Proven experience working with large datasets, distributed computing, and batch or stream processing using Spark, Dask, EMR, Glue, Kafka, etc.
  • Solid understanding of system design, distributed systems, scalability patterns, and cloud architecture.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Ability to collaborate, document solutions clearly, and participate in technical discussions with stakeholders.

 

For this role, the estimated annual base salary range is between $121,000 - $159,000 (CAD). In addition to base salary, our compensation package may include bonuses, commissions for eligible sales roles, and a comprehensive benefits package. The actual base salary will vary based on factors including individual qualifications and market data, as objectively assessed during the interview process. 

This posting is for a new vacancy. 

This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement — not replace — human decision-making. 

Overview of Benefits: 

  • Health & Wellness— Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your local needs 
  • Time Off— PTO and public holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most 
  • Volunteer Days— Dedicated time to give back and support the communities that matter to you 
  • Ignite Days— Dedicated learning days to support continuous growth, skill development, and professional learning 
  • Financial— Compensation that reflects your market and your value 
  • Retirement— Retirement plans designed to help you build long-term financial security 
  • Tuition Assistance— Invest in your growth with support for continuing education and professional development 
  • Flexibility— Work where you thrive, with remote and hybrid options available across most regions 

 

 

Varicent is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email [email protected]
 
Varicent is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. By applying for a position at Varicent and/or by using this portal, you declare and confirm that you have read and agree to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice and that the information provided by you as part of your application is true and complete and includes no misrepresentation or material omission of fact

About Varicent

SaaS platform for sales performance and incentive compensation management.

Year founded
2005
Employees
700
Industries
Organization type
Private
Latest investment
Raised $49.00M Private Equity (2024) — led by Warburg Pincus
Headquarters
CA

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