Lead API/Platform Engineer

Platform EngineerPlatform EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Canada

Posted

60 days ago

Salary

$125K - $185K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglishPython

Job Description

Lead API/Platform Engineer

IDC

• Lead a cross-functional pod of 4-8 engineers, setting technical direction while staying hands-on • Design and build a stateless API gateway that enables external AI assistants to query IDC's intelligence platform • Architect multi-platform channel adapters for email, Slack, and Teams delivery • Build shared infrastructure: authentication, identity linking, rate limiting, thread mapping, and audit logging • Define interfaces and contracts with adjacent teams (AI Orchestration, Search & Data Services) • Write production code. This role is coding more than 50% of the time

Job Requirements

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in API design, gateway architecture, and platform services
  • Player-coach track record leading teams of 4-8 engineers while remaining a significant code contributor
  • Strong background in API gateway design, protocol implementation, and integration platform development
  • Experience building authentication systems (OAuth 2.0, OIDC)
  • Hands-on experience with at least one of: MCP protocol, webhook architectures, email delivery infrastructure, Slack Bolt, or Teams Bot Framework
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Track record of standing up new teams from zero

Benefits

  • 15 vacation days per year (increases with tenure; carryover allowed)
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 1 week paid new parenting leave
  • Flexible work options (remote, part-time, flexible hours)
  • Health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage for you and your family
  • $1,600 annual healthcare spending account
  • Employee Assistance Program for counseling and support
  • Best Doctors medical second opinions
  • Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with company match (up to 4% of salary)
  • $75/month technology allowance for home office or phone expenses
  • Company-paid cell phone plan

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