Platform Engineer – Software (Greater Toronto Area OR Remote (Canada – EST), Contract)

Job Title: Platform Engineer – Software Location: Preference Greater Toronto Area OR Remote (Canada – EST) Type: Contract (C2C/W2) Experience Level: Senior (8–10+ years software engineering preferred) Job Description Role Summary We are seeking a hands‑on Platform Engineer (Software) with strong expertise in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Azure cloud. This is a software engineering role (not a rebranded DevOps role), focused on building developer‑facing tools, APIs, and platform services with AI‑assisted, spec‑driven development practices. Key Responsibilities • Design and build front‑end experiences (React, TypeScript) for internal developer platforms, emphasizing dynamic, automated UI generation • Develop back‑end APIs and services in TypeScript (Node.js), containerized on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) • Build and extend Backstage plugins (Spotify’s developer portal framework) • Create MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations and automation flows for self‑service provisioning • Contribute to Terraform and GitHub Actions orchestration where required • Integrate platform services with application data layers (standard service‑owned databases) • Champion developer experience: treat internal developers as customers and deliver lightweight, frictionless platform services • Mentor team members and raise the bar for software engineering practices Required Skills • Strong software engineering background (front‑end + back‑end) • React + TypeScript for front‑end development • Node.js ecosystem (TypeScript) for back‑end APIs • Experience building on cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AKS) • AI‑assisted, spec‑driven development and context engineering as a core practice • Strong sense of product and user experience for developer‑facing tools • Mentorship and collaboration skills