Full Stack Software Developer
RewindRewind is a service that protects the critical data that powers businesses of all sizes. Our focus is on backing up data that lives in the cloud - in apps like Jira, GitHub, Confluence and Shopify. We are backed by Insight Partners, Inovia, Bessemer and Atlassian Ventures and are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's 50 fastest growing technology companies (2023 Deloitte Fast 50). We invite you to read our startup story to learn where we came from and where we’re going.
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Thriving at Rewind:
We embrace the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of startup life. If you love working with speed, agility, and creativity, you’ll feel right at home here. Here's what it takes to succeed with us:
Team-First Mentality: We put teamwork at the core of everything we do, believing that we are better when we are together. Success is shared, and when the team wins, we all win.
Performance-Driven Mindset: We are proactive, goal-oriented, and focused on delivering tangible, high-quality results. We go beyond meeting expectations - we aim to exceed them.
Flexible Work-Life Approach: We encourage balance and understand the need to recharge. While we stay agile for urgent needs, we make sure there's time to recover and enjoy life.
Customer Centricity: Our commitment to customers shapes everything we do. We listen, build relationships, and innovate - from our dedicated customer support team to our engineers, everyone at our company is focused on solving problems that matter most to our users.
Taking Initiative: We value ownership and proactive problem-solving. We encourage team members to think creatively, take ownership, and lead improvements. Your ideas and actions drive our success.
We Make Time for Fun: We work hard and make time to enjoy the journey. It’s not just about hitting milestones—it’s about making the experience rewarding along the way.
About the role
Rewind backs up the cloud for over 20,000 businesses — protecting billions of items across multiple platforms. As a Full Stack Software Developer, you’ll help us build secure, scalable, and high-performing systems that businesses rely on to protect their data and stay resilient.
You’ll join a small, cross-functional team (4–7 people) that collaborates closely to design, build, and ship new product features. We’re looking for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, is driven by data and performance, and isn’t afraid to think critically or push boundaries.
At Rewind, leveraging AI tools to accelerate development and innovation is encouraged and valued. We want developers who are curious about how emerging technologies can make their work sharper, faster, and more impactful.
What you’ll do
End-to-end product development
Design, build, test, and maintain scalable back-end systems for our cloud backup services.
Enhance and optimize front-end interfaces using React to improve performance and user experience.
Contribute to technical design discussions, code reviews, and feature planning sessions.
Quality, reliability & performance
Write clean, testable, and maintainable code using modern frameworks and best practices.
Improve product reliability and scalability through thoughtful engineering and automation.
Participate in our R&D on-call rotation to ensure smooth operations and quick incident response.
Continuous improvement & collaboration
Work closely with other developers, designers, and product managers to deliver features that matter.
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline our development and deployment processes.
Share insights on how AI-assisted tools can drive speed, accuracy, and innovation within the team.
What you’ll bring
1–3 years of professional experience as a Software Developer.
1+ years of hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails, including libraries such as RSpec.
Proficiency with React (or a comparable modern front-end framework).
Familiarity with REST APIs, Git, and working in a Linux environment.
Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL).
Strong problem-solving skills and a data-informed approach to decision making.
Curiosity and adaptability — you’re comfortable learning and applying new tools, including AI-powered ones.
A collaborative mindset that puts the customer first and values reliability and simplicity.
Nice to have
Experience with GraphQL.
Familiarity with TypeScript or JavaScript beyond React.
Exposure to AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud environments.
Interest in improving CI/CD pipelines or building internal tools that boost developer efficiency.
Location and working hours
This role is remote across Canada, with a preference for candidates working in Eastern Time (EST).
Why join Rewind
At Rewind, you’ll help shape the future of data protection for thousands of businesses. We’re performance-driven, innovative, and not afraid to challenge what’s possible. You’ll join a team that values trust, accountability, and respect for people’s time — and encourages every employee to experiment, think critically, and grow.
We support innovation through experimentation — including smart use of AI tools — and believe the best ideas come from those who aren’t afraid to push boundaries.
How Rewind Will Support You
We know that enjoying the journey is just as important as reaching our goals. We work hard to create a positive, inclusive environment where fun and laughter are part of our everyday routine. We also offer a variety of benefits to support your success both at work and in your personal life which includes but is not limited to:
Flexible work hours
Employee stock options
Health benefits
3 weeks vacation
7 life leave days
2 Level Up days for professional development
1 volunteer day
Summer Fridays and office closed during the holiday break in December
Paid parental leave
Professional development allowance (you can take courses, buy books, attend conferences, cover certifications, etc)
$1000/year wellness/home office allowance
Rewind is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. We value how each new hire is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective, and we are always eager to further diversify our company. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply.