Backend Developer at Actalent — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Description As a Backend Developer, you will work in an Agile environment to design, build, and optimize scalable cloud-based applications that power an AI-driven subsurface intelligence platform. You will collaborate closely with software developers, data scientists, geoscientists, applied scientists, and DevOps professionals to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that help transform mineral exploration and support the global transition to clean energy. Responsibilities Develop and maintain scalable, efficient cloud-based backend applications and services. Design, build, and integrate RESTful APIs and backend systems to support seamless data flow and interoperability. Collaborate with data scientists and developers to integrate AI and machine learning models into production software products. Support efforts to optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and reliability. Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from initial design through implementation, deployment, and evaluation. Conduct thorough code reviews, applying best practices in coding standards, software design, and system architecture. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges to maintain robust and reliable backend systems. Contribute to continuous improvement by proposing enhancements to system performance, integration processes, and user experience. Stay informed about emerging technologies, tools, and practices, and share ideas that can improve the platform and development workflows. Quickly become familiar with the existing technology stack, development practices, and team workflows to integrate effectively with the team. Engage actively in ongoing software development projects, delivering reliable, maintainable, and effective solutions. Essential Skills Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 4+ years of professional software development experience within a company, preferably working with cloud-based services. Strong proficiency in Python, with solid skills in coding, debugging, and performance optimization. Practical experience with Azure cloud services such as Azure Functions, App Services, Cosmos DB, Azure Machine Learning, and Kubernetes. Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architectures. Hands-on experience with database technologies, including both SQL and NoSQL databases. Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerization, and orchestration with Kubernetes. Strong teamwork and communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively within diverse, cross-functional teams. Current legal eligibility and documentation to work full-time in Canada. Additional Skills & Qualifications Exposure to AI and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn, and experience or interest in integrating these into software products. Experience with or exposure to big data processing frameworks and tools, for example Spark or Databricks. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates. Interest in or familiarity with geoscience workflows, geospatial data, or data visualization in geology, mining, or related domains. Willingness to learn new technologies and tools and to be coached and mentored in specialized areas such as AI/ML, big data, and geoscience-related applications. Work Environment You will work within a dynamic, collaborative tech scale-up environment of approximately 70 and growing, where teams are entrepreneurial, mission-driven, and focused on delivering high-quality outcomes for customers. The development team follows Agile practices and works with modern cloud technologies, primarily on Microsoft Azure, including services such as Azure Functions, App Services, Cosmos DB, Azure Machine Learning, and Kubernetes. The technology stack emphasizes Python for backend development, RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL and NoSQL databases, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes-based orchestration. You will collaborate daily with software developers, data scientists, geoscientists, applied scientists, and DevOps/IT infrastructure professionals in a setting that values innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing. The work environment supports flexible, cloud-centric development workflows and encourages staying current with emerging tools and best practices to continuously enhance the platform and overall user experience. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, BC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $55.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Richmond,BC. À propos d'Actalent Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30000consultants et plus de 4500clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500. Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.