Job Description

I. THE COMPANY

Grassland Ventures is a Canadian-based technology company that partners with organizations to build thoughtfully designed and scalable technology products and businesses. We offer a wide range of strategy, product design, and software development services to organizations looking for help when building innovative technology products.



Our team is full of builders and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team and help us take on a growing number of exciting projects.

II. THE POSITION

Grassland Ventures is looking for a full-time

Senior Developer (Backend)

to lead the design and delivery of innovative technology products. As the successful candidate, you will play a senior role in architecting backend systems, mentoring developers, and ensuring the scalability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical software solutions.



We are looking for someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, has deep experience across modern backend technologies, and can bring architectural leadership while still being hands-on in code. If you are a seasoned backend professional who enjoys guiding teams and building high-quality systems, this role may be a great fit.



As a Senior Software Developer, you will work closely with other developers, product managers, analysts, and designers, and collaborate with clients to bring impactful software to life. You'll set the standard for backend development across projects, helping Grassland Ventures deliver scalable products for both client engagements and internal ventures.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Development

Lead the design and implementation of backend architectures for client and venture projects Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable APIs and backend services Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and security Oversee integration with cloud services (AWS, Azure) and external APIs

Leadership & Mentorship

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to backend and full-stack developers Set and enforce coding standards, best practices, and team workflows Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to quality benchmarks

Collaboration & Delivery

Partner with project managers, product analysts, and designers to align technical solutions with business and user needs Help plan and estimate technical work across multiple projects Contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross-functional problem solving

Innovation & Knowledge Sharing

Stay up to date with emerging backend technologies and frameworks Share insights and best practices with the broader team Identify opportunities to improve development processes, tooling, and infrastructure

Skills & Experience

5+ years of backend development experience, with proven expertise in at least one core language (C#/.NET Core, Java/Spring Boot, or Golang) Strong experience with SQL Server and Entity Framework (or equivalent ORM) Proficiency in building and maintaining RESTful APIs and public-facing APIs Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) Familiarity with microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines Experience using Jira for project management and GitHub for collaborative source control Critical eye for detail and ability to ensure systems are robust and production-ready Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across teams and with clients

III. THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

We continue to see rapid growth across our various business interests and high performers at Grassland Ventures are provided with significant opportunities for continued career development and advancement. Our team is headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan; however, remote work may be accommodated. Limited travel may be required.

IV. APPLICATION DETAILS

The posting will remain open until the ideal candidate is identified. If this opportunity sounds like your next career move, we'd love to hear from you.