BackEnd Engineer (JS/TS)

Overview

KPMG in Canada is looking for a Backend Engineer focused on JavaScript and TypeScript to join its Cloud Centre of Excellence. The team delivers modern cloud services, applications, and managed services for internal teams and client-facing delivery groups, with a strong emphasis on AI and technology innovation.

In this role, you will build backend solutions, explore and assess emerging technologies, create prototypes, and develop production-ready cloud-native applications. Your time will be split across development work, coordinating and integrating team efforts, and hands-on testing.

This is a remote position.

What you will do

• Work closely with a skilled team of developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Help shape the backend service and data architecture for applications.
• Build backend logic, including APIs and repository layers.
• Partner with UI/UX specialists to ensure seamless integration across the product.
• Lead innovation efforts by testing ideas and running proof-of-concepts using modern cloud and AI technologies.
• Support operational excellence while keeping enterprise readiness, security, and compliance front and center.

What you bring

• A university degree, or an equivalent qualification, in computer science or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in full-stack development and related management work.
• Strong contributions to application development as a backend or full-stack specialist.
• Well-developed collaboration, communication, reporting, and organizational abilities.
• Deep working knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Experience building APIs for both backend and frontend use cases.
• Experience with data modeling, repositories, and cloud storage services.
• Background in load, component, and unit testing.
• Exposure to container-based and serverless cloud-native systems such as Kubernetes.
• Experience building single-page applications with React.js.
• Familiarity with Git branching strategies and source code management.

Compensation

The expected base pay for this role in Ontario is between $105,000 and $156,600 per year. Bonus awards may also be available. The final salary offered will depend on location, skills, competencies, and overall qualifications. KPMG also provides a broad and competitive Total Rewards package.

Values and inclusion

KPMG in Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. The organization values diversity and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Recruitment support and accommodations

KPMG is committed to an accessible hiring process. Candidates can request adjustments at any stage of recruitment, including extra preparation time, micro breaks during interviews, accessible communication support, or technology aids. Support requests can be made by contacting KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.

AI usage in hiring

KPMG uses artificial intelligence tools to improve the candidate experience and help organize applications, but hiring decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. AI tools are reviewed through security and privacy risk assessments aligned with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

The company’s approach reflects its goal of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.