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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Build and maintain secure backend APIs and services, implement data protection practices, and proactively review and address security vulnerabilities. Collaborate on frontend integration and maintain infrastructure such as CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging while supporting PIPEDA privacy requirements.
Job details
About The Role Somaticore is building a secure, research-backed cognitive health platform. We’re looking for a part-time Full-Stack Developer based in Toronto to help architect and maintain the systems that power our app — with a particular focus on backend security, data integrity, and user privacy. You’ll work closely with a small team across product and design, owning backend infrastructure decisions and helping us build something that people can genuinely trust with their health data. This is a hybrid role with flexible hours. This position is open until filled. We review applications on a rolling basis. Responsibilities Build and maintain secure backend APIs and services. Implement authentication, authorization, and data protection best practices. Conduct security reviews and address vulnerabilities proactively. Collaborate with the frontend on API design and integration. Set up and maintain infrastructure including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging. Ensure the platform meets relevant data privacy standards (PIPEDA). Requirements Solid backend development experience (Node.js, Python, or similar). Strong understanding of web security fundamentals (OWASP, auth patterns, encryption). Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases. Comfort working across the full stack when needed. Ability to work independently and communicate clearly in a small team. Based in Toronto with availability for occasional in-person collaboration. A background or genuine interest in psychology, cognitive science, or neuroscience is an asset. Nice to Have Experience handling health data or other sensitive user data. Familiarity with PIPEDA or HIPAA compliance requirements. Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Apply for this role
What you’ll do
Build and maintain secure backend APIs and services, implement data protection practices, and proactively review and address security vulnerabilities. Collaborate on frontend integration and maintain infrastructure such as CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging while supporting PIPEDA privacy requirements.
Requirements
Candidates should have solid backend development experience with Node.js, Python, or similar, along with knowledge of web security, authentication, encryption, and relational or NoSQL databases. The role also requires full-stack flexibility, independent work and clear communication, and a Toronto location for occasional in-person collaboration.
Listed skills
- Node.js · Preferred
- CI/CD · Preferred
- Python · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Backend Development
- Node.js
- Python
- Web Security
- OWASP
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Encryption
- Relational Databases
- NoSQL Databases
- API Design
- CI/CD
- Monitoring
- Logging
- Data Privacy
- Cloud Infrastructure
Job areas
- Software
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Security & Safety