About Analyticsmart Consulting Inc Analyticsmart is a boutique analytics firm specializing in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry across Canada and the United States. Our mission is to transform data into meaningful, measurable, and actionable insights that drive growth and profitability for businesses. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we optimize decision-making and operational efficiency, helping brands gain a competitive advantage. Founded in 2009, Analyticsmart has built long-standing partnerships with global brands and retailers. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, and New York City, we are a financially disciplined, growth-focused organization scaling into larger enterprise opportunities. What Sets Us Apart - Expansive bonus and incentive structure - Prime office locations (Toronto, Montreal, NYC) - High-growth, innovation-driven environment - Exposure to both emerging brands and global enterprises - Strong culture of ownership, collaboration, and impact The Opportunity As a Senior Backend Developer, you will lead the architecture, development, and optimization of enterprise-grade backend systems powering our analytics, CRM, AI, and merchandising platforms. You will work closely with leadership, product teams, and developers to drive technical strategy, scalability, and innovation across multiple client-facing solutions. This role requires a highly experienced engineer capable of leading projects, mentoring developers, making key architectural decisions, and contributing to the evolution of AI-driven technologies including image recognition and computer vision solutions. Responsibilities · Develop and lead the design of server-side systems and backend services powering web and mobile applications. · Architect, build, and secure scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs across multiple systems. · Lead backend development using Node.js and modern frameworks while driving coding standards and best practices. · Design, optimize, and manage relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis. · Lead architecture discussions, technical planning, and technology decisions. · Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows. · Lead testing, debugging, performance optimization, and scalability initiatives. · Work closely with stakeholders to prioritize features and guide technical direction. · Support platform reliability, automation, and long-term system growth. Required Qualifications · University degree in Computer Science or related field. · 7+ years of backend development experience using Node.js and JavaScript frameworks. · Strong experience with MySQL, MS SQL Server, and scalable database design. · Experience integrating APIs, multiple data sources, and complex backend systems. · Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Heroku. · Strong understanding of CI/CD workflows, testing frameworks, and system architecture. · Working knowledge of frontend technologies including JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. · Strong leadership, debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills. Nice to Have · Experience with AI-assisted development and QA workflows. · Automated QA and testing experience. · Exposure to Angular or frontend frameworks. · Experience supporting mobile applications. · Experience working within retail, analytics, or CPG industries. · Knowledge of Docker or containerization technologies. · French language skills.