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Ground News· HQ in Kitchener, Canada

Senior Back End Engineer

Location: Remote - Canada · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Senior · Posted: October 5, 2026 · Verified: Oct 5, 2026

Role Overview & Description

Designs, builds, and operates backend services for a consumer news comparison platform, taking rapid ownership of customer-facing features within weeks. Works end-to-end from conception to delivery, improving observability, reliability, and performance while collaborating with non-technical stakeholders. Requires at least 5 years of TypeScript experience, 3 years of Node.js, and 3 years of relational database experience.
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Ground News

ground.news

Bias-aware news aggregation and comparison platform for readers.

Headquarters: Kitchener, Canada

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