General Information:Job Title: Backend Engineer IIILocation: Toronto (Onsite/ Hybrid)Job Type: Full-TimeHiring Timeline: ImmediateReporting Line: Head of R&DExisting Vacancy: YesApplication Deadline: Open until FilledSalary Range: $105-125K CAD per year (negotiable) About Fulfillment IQ (FIQ):Fulfillment IQ is a supply chain engineering and transformation company that helps brands, retailers, and 3PLs design, build, and scale high-performance logistics operations. We work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology where we solve complex, real-world problems across warehouse design, automation, order management, transportation, and end-to-end supply chain execution. Our teams combine deep domain expertise with strong technical capability, delivering outcomes through consulting, systems implementation, and proprietary platforms that accelerate time-to-value and reduce delivery risk. If you enjoy working in complex environments, partnering closely with clients, and seeing your work make a tangible impact on how global commerce moves, this is the place where your skills and judgment truly come to life. Role OverviewAs a Backend Engineer III, you will build the services, data models, and APIs that power a new greenfield platform at the core of FIQ's supply chain technology. You will write the business logic and processing workflows that everything else depends on, with a focus on data integrity, correctness, and performance. Working alongside the founding engineer and full-stack team, your work will form the reliable backbone the rest of the product is built on.Key Responsibilities:Design and build backend services, APIs, and data modelsImplement business logic and processing workflowsDesign relational schemas and manage database migrationsEnsure data integrity, correctness, and API performanceWrite tests and contribute to shared engineering standardsIntegrate with external systems and data sourcesCollaborate closely with full-stack engineers, product, and the platform's technical ownerParticipate in code review and technical designHelp evolve the backend architecture as the platform scalesMust Have:4-6 years of experience building backend services and APIsStrong, hands-on Python fluency; you will write production Python from day oneExperience designing and building REST APIs, ideally with FastAPI, Flask, or DjangoStrong relational database skills, including schema design and SQL (PostgreSQL or similar)Experience with ORMs and data modelingAbility to translate requirements into robust, production-ready backend systemsStrong engineering fundamentals across performance, reliability, and maintainabilityComfort operating in a fast-moving, early-stage environment with high ownershipNice to Have:Experience with AI-driven development and AI-assisted engineering workflowsExperience with LLM-integrated development, including RAG and retrieval-augmented patternsExperience with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, and AlembicExperience with multi-tenant systems or complex data modelsExperience building workflow engines, pipelines, or DAG-based processingFamiliarity with CI/CD, containers (Docker), and cloud infrastructureExperience with calculation engines, rules engines, or deterministic data pipelinesExposure to logistics, supply chain, fintech, or data-intensive SaaS platforms What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days:30 Days InRamp up on the codebase, data model, and product domainSet up local development and deployment environmentsShip your first backend changes and endpointsBuild working relationships across the team60 Days InTake ownership of a backend service or feature areaDeliver production-grade APIs and data modelsContribute to backend standards and shared patternsActively participate in technical design and code review90 Days InIndependently own backend features from design through productionImprove reliability, performance, and data integrity across servicesDemonstrate consistent, measurable delivery velocityHelp raise the engineering quality bar for the growing teamKey Performance Indicators (KPIs):Consistent delivery of production-ready backend services and APIsData integrity and correctness across the systemAPI performance and reliabilityCode quality and test coverageVelocity and throughput of shipped backend work Why You’ll Love Working Here:At Fulfillment IQ, we don’t just build supply chain solutions. We build careers, friendships, and unforgettable experiences. We believe in giving our senior technical leaders real ownership, real influence, and the opportunity to shape platforms that power real-world logistics operations. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Here’s what makes working with us a rewarding experience:Work That MattersBuild systems that directly impact global commerce and supply chain performance.Career Growth That MattersWe invest in mentorship, leadership development, learning budgets, and long-term career growth.Flexibility to ThriveWe support remote and hybrid work models by offering multiple office locations to help you perform at your best. We Celebrate YouFrom team wins to work anniversaries, we recognize impact, celebrate milestones and reward performance.A Collaborative CultureWork alongside talented engineers, product leaders, and award-winning domain experts who value ownership, transparency, and high standards.Perks you’ll appreciate:Employee Health: Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family Time Off: Competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies Retirement: Retirement savings programs and employer contributions Professional Growth: Dedicated learning and development budget Flexible Work: Remote and hybrid work optionsPerks: Equipment allowances, internet reimbursements, business travel coverage, and employee stock options (ESOP), where applicable. Community Engagement: Team events, meetups, and company offsites Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: FIQ uses artificial intelligence to assist in the screening, assessment, and shortlisting of applications for this position, including features within our applicant tracking system. AI supports human reviewers and does not make hiring decisions on its own. Final hiring decisions are made by FIQ personnel. If you have questions about how AI is used in this process, contact hr@fulfillmentiq.com. Accommodations: FIQ is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Consistent with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available on request at any stage of recruitment and assessment. Contact hr@fulfillmentiq.com and we will work with you to meet your needs. Candidate Privacy: Your personal information is collected and used for recruitment purposes in accordance with FIQ's Candidate Privacy Notice, available here, and in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA). This includes the use of AI-assisted screening described above and cross-border storage or processing that may occur in the United States. By applying, you acknowledge this notice. Questions: hr@fulfillmentiq.com. Equal Opportunity: Fulfillment IQ is a people-first company built on trust, collaboration, and ownership. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any ground protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability. Learn More About Us:Website: fulfillmentiq.comLinkedIn: Fulfillment IQSpotify: eCom Logistics Podcast SpotifyYouTube: eCom Logistics Podcast YouTube
General Information:
Job Title: Backend Engineer III
Location: Toronto (Onsite/ Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Hiring Timeline: Immediate
Reporting Line: Head of R&D
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Salary Range: $105-125K CAD per year (negotiable)
About Fulfillment IQ (FIQ):
Fulfillment IQ is a supply chain engineering and transformation company that helps brands, retailers, and 3PLs design, build, and scale high-performance logistics operations.
We work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology where we solve complex, real-world problems across warehouse design, automation, order management, transportation, and end-to-end supply chain execution.
Our teams combine deep domain expertise with strong technical capability, delivering outcomes through consulting, systems implementation, and proprietary platforms that accelerate time-to-value and reduce delivery risk.
If you enjoy working in complex environments, partnering closely with clients, and seeing your work make a tangible impact on how global commerce moves, this is the place where your skills and judgment truly come to life.
Role Overview
As a Backend Engineer III, you will build the services, data models, and APIs that power a new greenfield platform at the core of FIQ's supply chain technology. You will write the business logic and processing workflows that everything else depends on, with a focus on data integrity, correctness, and performance. Working alongside the founding engineer and full-stack team, your work will form the reliable backbone the rest of the product is built on.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and build backend services, APIs, and data models
- Implement business logic and processing workflows
- Design relational schemas and manage database migrations
- Ensure data integrity, correctness, and API performance
- Write tests and contribute to shared engineering standards
- Integrate with external systems and data sources
- Collaborate closely with full-stack engineers, product, and the platform's technical owner
- Participate in code review and technical design
- Help evolve the backend architecture as the platform scales
Must Have:
- 4-6 years of experience building backend services and APIs
- Strong, hands-on Python fluency; you will write production Python from day one
- Experience designing and building REST APIs, ideally with FastAPI, Flask, or Django
- Strong relational database skills, including schema design and SQL (PostgreSQL or similar)
- Experience with ORMs and data modeling
- Ability to translate requirements into robust, production-ready backend systems
- Strong engineering fundamentals across performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Comfort operating in a fast-moving, early-stage environment with high ownership
Nice to Have:
- Experience with AI-driven development and AI-assisted engineering workflows
- Experience with LLM-integrated development, including RAG and retrieval-augmented patterns
- Experience with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, and Alembic
- Experience with multi-tenant systems or complex data models
- Experience building workflow engines, pipelines, or DAG-based processing
- Familiarity with CI/CD, containers (Docker), and cloud infrastructure
- Experience with calculation engines, rules engines, or deterministic data pipelines
- Exposure to logistics, supply chain, fintech, or data-intensive SaaS platforms
What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days:
30 Days In
- Ramp up on the codebase, data model, and product domain
- Set up local development and deployment environments
- Ship your first backend changes and endpoints
- Build working relationships across the team
60 Days In
- Take ownership of a backend service or feature area
- Deliver production-grade APIs and data models
- Contribute to backend standards and shared patterns
- Actively participate in technical design and code review
90 Days In
- Independently own backend features from design through production
- Improve reliability, performance, and data integrity across services
- Demonstrate consistent, measurable delivery velocity
- Help raise the engineering quality bar for the growing team
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Consistent delivery of production-ready backend services and APIs
- Data integrity and correctness across the system
- API performance and reliability
- Code quality and test coverage
- Velocity and throughput of shipped backend work
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At Fulfillment IQ, we don’t just build supply chain solutions. We build careers, friendships, and unforgettable experiences.
We believe in giving our senior technical leaders real ownership, real influence, and the opportunity to shape platforms that power real-world logistics operations.
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
Here’s what makes working with us a rewarding experience:
Work That Matters
Build systems that directly impact global commerce and supply chain performance.
Career Growth That Matters
We invest in mentorship, leadership development, learning budgets, and long-term career growth.
Flexibility to Thrive
We support remote and hybrid work models by offering multiple office locations to help you perform at your best.
We Celebrate You
From team wins to work anniversaries, we recognize impact, celebrate milestones and reward performance.
A Collaborative Culture
Work alongside talented engineers, product leaders, and award-winning domain experts who value ownership, transparency, and high standards.
Perks you’ll appreciate:
- Employee Health: Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family
- Time Off: Competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies
- Retirement: Retirement savings programs and employer contributions
- Professional Growth: Dedicated learning and development budget
- Flexible Work: Remote and hybrid work options
- Perks: Equipment allowances, internet reimbursements, business travel coverage, and employee stock options (ESOP), where applicable.
- Community Engagement: Team events, meetups, and company offsites
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring:
FIQ uses artificial intelligence to assist in the screening, assessment, and shortlisting of applications for this position, including features within our applicant tracking system. AI supports human reviewers and does not make hiring decisions on its own. Final hiring decisions are made by FIQ personnel. If you have questions about how AI is used in this process, contact hr@fulfillmentiq.com.
Accommodations:
FIQ is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Consistent with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available on request at any stage of recruitment and assessment. Contact hr@fulfillmentiq.com and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Candidate Privacy:
Your personal information is collected and used for recruitment purposes in accordance with FIQ's Candidate Privacy Notice, available here, and in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA). This includes the use of AI-assisted screening described above and cross-border storage or processing that may occur in the United States. By applying, you acknowledge this notice. Questions: hr@fulfillmentiq.com.
Equal Opportunity:
Fulfillment IQ is a people-first company built on trust, collaboration, and ownership. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any ground protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.
Learn More About Us:
Website: fulfillmentiq.com
LinkedIn: Fulfillment IQ
Spotify: eCom Logistics Podcast Spotify
YouTube: eCom Logistics Podcast YouTube
Overview:An award-winning leader in supply chain technology, we offer product development and implementation solutions designed for D2C brands, retailers, and 3PLs. Our excellence is grounded in our comprehensive services, from software development and tech stack selection to logistics technology implementation. With a proven track record, we transform supply chain challenges into assets for growth and efficiency. What We Do: Supply Chain Software Development: We turn your supply chain ideas into functioning systems, providing end-to-end guidance through the development process. Supply Chain Technology Implementation: Get it right the first time. Our implementation services ensure that your supply chain technology is set up for immediate and long-term success. Why We Stand Out: Depth and Breadth of Knowledge: Our expertise isn't just vast—it's deep. We've supported 100M+ sq. ft. of warehouse operations focused on supply chain and eCommerce fulfillment. Diverse Experience: Our portfolio boasts 135+ successful warehouse tech projects, ranging from CPG, Health & Beauty, to Apparel and Consumer Electronics. Industry Experts: We have enabled over 1M+ daily transactions, ensuring we're always updated with the latest industry trends, technology, and eCommerce platforms. Adaptive Collaboration: Our extensive experience spans across companies of all sizes, from pre-revenue start-ups to the Fortune 500. Plus, $500M in capital automation initiatives under our belt. Strategic Partnerships: We've partnered with industry Fortune 500 companies such as like Footlocker, FedEx Supply Chain, NFI, Warehouse Anywhere, and more. Connect with us to find answers to your supply chain inefficiencies and struggles. Websitehttps://fulfillmentiq.com/
Overview:
An award-winning leader in supply chain technology, we offer product development and implementation solutions designed for D2C brands, retailers, and 3PLs.
Our excellence is grounded in our comprehensive services, from software development and tech stack selection to logistics technology implementation. With a proven track record, we transform supply chain challenges into assets for growth and efficiency.
What We Do:
Supply Chain Software Development: We turn your supply chain ideas into functioning systems, providing end-to-end guidance through the development process.
Supply Chain Technology Implementation: Get it right the first time. Our implementation services ensure that your supply chain technology is set up for immediate and long-term success.
Why We Stand Out:
Depth and Breadth of Knowledge: Our expertise isn't just vast—it's deep. We've supported 100M+ sq. ft. of warehouse operations focused on supply chain and eCommerce fulfillment.
Diverse Experience: Our portfolio boasts 135+ successful warehouse tech projects, ranging from CPG, Health & Beauty, to Apparel and Consumer Electronics.
Industry Experts: We have enabled over 1M+ daily transactions, ensuring we're always updated with the latest industry trends, technology, and eCommerce platforms.
Adaptive Collaboration: Our extensive experience spans across companies of all sizes, from pre-revenue start-ups to the Fortune 500. Plus, $500M in capital automation initiatives under our belt.
Strategic Partnerships: We've partnered with industry Fortune 500 companies such as like Footlocker, FedEx Supply Chain, NFI, Warehouse Anywhere, and more.
Connect with us to find answers to your supply chain inefficiencies and struggles.
Website
https://fulfillmentiq.com/
