Senior Backend Engineer - Databases - Analytics

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer - Databases - Analytics based in Canada. This role offers the opportunity to build the database foundation of a next-generation, AI-native data intelligence platform. You will design and operate distributed storage and query systems capable of supporting both analytical workloads and freshly ingested data at scale. Working within a highly autonomous team, you will contribute to architecture, ingestion, query planning, distributed execution, data formats, and multi-tenant SaaS infrastructure. You will also help create reliable interfaces that enable AI agents and internal applications to retrieve governed enterprise data efficiently. The environment values rapid experimentation, pragmatic engineering decisions, ownership, and close collaboration across product and infrastructure teams. This is an early-stage opportunity with significant scope to influence technical direction as the platform evolves toward production.