TextNow is redefining how people connect by combining simplicity, intelligence, and accessibility. We’re a team of curious builders using technology to make communication more affordable and powerful for millions of users every day.
Requirements
- Design, develop, and sustain high-performance, scalable backend services using Go microservices and modern cloud-native tooling.
- Lead architectural modernization and modularization to improve scalability, observability, and developer velocity.
- Define and own the entire lifecycle of your systems: API design, data modeling, deployment (CI/CD), live-traffic monitoring, integration and load testing, telemetry & data analysis, experiment design (A/B tests), and continuous iteration.
- Influence and evolve our architecture: propose and lead initiatives to decompose monoliths, migrate legacy code, build shared frameworks and reusable service components; evaluate new backend technologies and lead their adoption.
- Apply AI-driven tools and automation frameworks to speed up development, code analysis, testing, and reliability.
- Leverage intelligent telemetry, analytics, and optimization pipelines to improve service performance and resilience.
- Define observability standards, telemetry pipelines, and fault-tolerance strategies for production-grade distributed systems.
- Partner closely with product, mobile, and data teams to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences across all platforms.
- Drive technical discussions, mentor developers, and influence strategic direction across backend and infrastructure domains.
Benefits
- Free phone service
- Strong work life blend
- Flexible work arrangements (work-from-home, remote, or access to one of our office spaces)
- Employee stock options
- Unlimited vacation
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Short-term & long-term disability
- $750 annual wellness benefit or healthcare spending account
- RRSP matching (Canada)
- Parental leave for eligible employees
- Learning & Development opportunities
