Software Development Engineer; Backend - Flowise
About the Role
We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer who is passionate about designing robust, scalable, and high quality backend systems. You will work across Flowise’s server side components, APIs, data models, and runtime execution engine, contributing to core platform capabilities used by developers, partners, and customers.
In this role, you will:
Design and build backend services using TypeScript, Node.js, Postgre
SQL, and modern API patterns to power Flowise’s runtime and platform features.
Improve performance, latency, security, and reliability across our open source, cloud, and enterprise editions.
Develop clean, maintainable data models and improve backend architecture to support scalable AI agent execution and workflow orchestration.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to translate requirements into backend solutions that feel simple on the surface but are powerful under the hood.
Drive engineering excellence by participating in design reviews, writing tests, improving observability, and influencing backend best practices.
Debug and solve complex problems in distributed, real time, and multi tenant execution environments.
(Optional but encouraged) Engage with our open source Flowise community through contributions, issue triage, and architectural discussions.
This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast moving environments, enjoy building foundational systems, and value craftsmanship in backend engineering.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
2+ years of experience building backend services with JavaScript/Type Script and Node.js.
Experience with
PostgreSQL or other relational databases, including schema design and data modeling.
Other
Qualifications:
You’ll be a strong fit if you have:
Backend Architecture
Skills:
Experience designing APIs, backend systems, authentication layers, storage models, and service abstractions.
Cloud & Dev Ops Awareness: Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred), CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, observability, and containerized services (Docker a plus).
Problem Solving & Ownership: Ability to break down ambiguous problems, propose solutions, and execute with clarity and independence.
Collaboration & Communication: Experience working effectively in cross functional teams, providing clear updates, and resolving technical ambiguities.
Bonus
: experience with LLM frameworks (Lang Chain, Lang Graph, Agent
SDK, etc.), monorepo environments, and plugin based architectures.
Why Join Us:
Build a next generation AI agent platform with massive potential impact across HR, finance, and enterprise automation.
Work on a highly visible initiative backed by Workday leadership.
Blend open source velocity with Workday scale engineering standards.
Influence architecture, direction, and foundational components early in the product’s lifecycle.
Collaborate with talented engineers passionate about AI, developer tooling, and user experience.
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Location:
CAN.BC.Vancouver Primary CAN Base Pay Range: $106,400 - $159,600 CADAdditional CAN Location(s) Base Pay Range: $106,400 - $159,600 CAD
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