Job Description

Senior Backend Software EngineerABOUT US

Procurify is the AI-enhanced procurement and AP automation platform for mid-market organizations. We make it easy for organizations to take control of spend and save money.

We’re looking for a pragmatic and thoughtful engineering leader to help scale our platform, development practices, and team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to be a technical leader on our foundational Platform team. This team builds the connective tissue of our product—the core services, APIs, and integration frameworks that link Procurify to our customers' most critical financial and HR systems.

In this role, you will be a hands-on expert in building robust, scalable integrations. You will own the design and development of our connections to key Accounting and ERP platforms, enabling seamless data flow and unlocking powerful automated workflows for our customers. You are passionate about API design, solving complex integration challenges, and mentoring other engineers to elevate the team's capabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL BE WORKING ON:

Design & Build Core APIs: Take a leading role in designing, building, and maintaining our internal and external APIs. You will be a key contributor to our API-first strategy, using modern Python frameworks like FastAPI to create services that are a joy for other developers to use.
Build & Maintain Key Integrations: You will be the hands-on expert for our ecosystem of third-party integrations. You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining resilient connections to critical Accounting/ERP systems (e.g. QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Microsoft Business Central).
Elevate our Platform Architecture: Contribute to the long-term vision for our integration platform. You will help design and implement scalable, observable, and resilient systems capable of handling a high volume of data from thousands of customers.
Mentor & Grow Teammates: As a senior engineer, you will act as a technical mentor for other engineers on the team. You will lead by example in code reviews, share your expertise in technical design sessions, and help foster a culture of engineering excellence.
Our Tech Stack:
- Backend: Python, Django, FastAPI
- Cloud: AWS
- Infrastructure & Containers: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform
- Databases: MySQL
- CI/CD: CircleCI

LEAD WITH CARES:

Commitment: Demonstrates accountability and follow-through, delivering reliably and owning outcomes in a way that others can depend on.
Ambition: Takes initiative with curiosity and a growth mindset, pursuing bold ideas that elevate impact and performance.
Resilience: Shows adaptability, composure, and perseverance through challenges, staying focused and effective in a fast-changing environment.
Excellence: Brings rigor, collaboration, and a strong quality focus to deliver high-performing solutions and raise the bar for outcomes.
Simplicity: Applies focus, clarity, and streamlining to cut through complexity and enable efficient, impactful execution.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Senior Backend Experience: 5+ years of software engineering experience with a deep focus on backend development, particularly in a cloud-native or SaaS environment.
AI & ML: Deep understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, vector databases (Databricks/pgVector), and agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, Google ADK, or similar)
API & Services Expertise: Proven expertise in designing, building, and maintaining resilient, scalable APIs and backend services. You have a strong command of Python and experience with modern frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, Django).
Deep Integration Experience: A strong track record of building and maintaining complex third-party API integrations. Direct, hands-on experience with Accounting/ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, etc.) is a major advantage.
Architectural Mindset: A strong grasp of distributed systems, microservice architecture, and API-first design principles. You know how to make pragmatic architectural decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term scalability.
Mentorship Experience: You have a passion for leveling up your teammates and experience mentoring other engineers in areas like technical design, coding best practices, and problem-solving.
Empathetic & Accountable: A collaborative leader who takes initiative and ownership. You believe that your team’s success is your success and excel at communicating complex technical ideas clearly.
Maintains a professional and current LinkedIn profile, ensuring it is updated upon joining Procurify to reflect their new role and maintain a consistent company presence.

What Makes Procurify a Great Place to Work for Engineers:

A modern tech stack with opportunities to influence future architecture.
A culture committed to learning, experimentation, and engineering excellence.
Clear technical vision and empowered teams who own their outcomes.
Genuine collaboration, psychological safety, and a people-first culture.
Meaningful problems to solve with real customer and business impact.

WHY PROCURIFY?

We’re committed to helping mission-driven organizations spend smarter

Procurify is a remote-first company with a big heart and a strong ambition to modernize the way organizations manage business spend. We’re looking for talented and team-driven individuals to join us on our journey to build a place where the best people want to work – a place where every team member is empowered to apply their best thinking, push boundaries thoughtfully, and drive high performance together.

You’re empowered to do your best work

We’ve created an environment where personal and professional growth is a real priority. Some of the great perks we offer include:

Flexible working: We’re a remote-first organization with flexible working hours. Work anywhere from within Canada!
Responsible time off: We trust our team to take the time they need to rest and recharge while staying accountable to their commitments.
Extended health benefits: We prioritize our team’s health and well-being. We offer a competitive health, vision, and dental package along with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a health and wellness spending account.
Community initiatives: We have a strong commitment to the community. Join one of our regular community days, donate to our Donate Your Day program, and get involved with one of our lunch and learns.
Stock options: Everyone has a chance to own a part of Procurify with our competitive stock program.
DEI initiatives: We regularly run a diversity, equity, and inclusion roundtable where we host guest speakers and tackle the topics that matter.
Base Salary Range: $122,000- $150,000 CAD (This range is dependent on experience and not inclusive of any bonus, commission, benefits or equity that might exist in your total compensation package.)

We have an amazing team

We’ve welcomed team members who were boat captains, funeral directors, swing dancers, competitive gamers, plumbers, and novelists. Everyone has a story and we’re here to embrace them!

LEARN MORE

Procurify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any team members or applicants for employment because of race, color, disability, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or expression.

If you feel like you don’t meet all of the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that feelings of imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting incredible candidates, and we certainly don’t want those feelings to get in the way of meeting you! We really want to get to know you and why you're great for the role. Please avoid including your picture and age on your resume.

Apply online today and let’s start a conversation.

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