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Software Developer — Backend - Canada

TextNow is a telecommunications company providing free phone services through an innovative ad-supported model, empowering users with unlimited talk, text, and data.

TextNow

Employee count: 51-200

Canada only

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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

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Full Time

Experience level

Entry-level
Mid-level

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Hiring timezones

Canada +/- 0 hours

About TextNow

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TextNow was founded in 2009 by Derek Ting and Jon Lerner. Initially created as a solution for students needing to save on phone bills, this innovative company has grown tremendously, serving a broad demographic across the United States and Canada. TextNow operates on the premise that communication should be accessible and affordable, making phone services free through an ad-supported model. The company provides users with a free phone number, unlimited talk, text, and data through Wi-Fi and cellular networks.

TextNow has positioned itself as the largest provider of free phone services in North America, leveraging advanced technology to offer services that were previously unsustainable for many users. With an intuitive app and a commitment to enhancing connectivity, TextNow is revolutionizing the way people communicate. The use of its app allows users to connect without the burden of costly phone bills, thus democratizing access to communication technology. As TextNow evolves, the company continues to expand its offerings and capabilities, ensuring that it meets the dynamic needs of its users while promoting a digitally inclusive society.

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