Job description
Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest
Location: Canada
Date: October 2025
Department: Product
Reports to: Director of Product
Status: Full-Time
Salary: $98,000-$101,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits
Time Required on-site: This is a fully remote role; you will be onsite one week a year.
The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!
Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of community, environment, integrity and collaboration, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.
If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission-driven organization, this is your moment.
Enter Second Harvest…
Think we’re just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger.
Here’s why Second Harvest is your next career leap:
- Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.
- With a mission fueled by a no-waste, no-hunger ethos, we’re not just changing the game—we’re rewriting the rules.
- Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.
The Role:
We’re seeking a Senior Cloud & Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud architecture and .NET backend development to lead the evolution of the Second Harvest Food Rescue App. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in designing scalable cloud-native systems and enjoys building robust backend services that power meaningful social impact.
You’ll be responsible for architecting and maintaining cloud infrastructure using our modern tech stack (see below), optimizing backend services, and ensuring seamless integration across our tech ecosystem. You’ll collaborate with the engineering team to deliver high-performance, secure, and maintainable solutions that support our mission.
Tech Stack You’ll Work With:
- Cloud: Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Key Vault).
- Backend: .NET, ASP.NET Core.
- DevOps: Azure DevOps.
- Integrations: Microsoft Dynamics, APIs.
- Frontend Collaboration: React, Material Design System.
- Other: AI tools for automation and code quality.
Your Impact:
- Architect, develop, and maintain backend services and cloud infrastructure that power the Second Harvest Food Rescue App.
- Design and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure.
- Leverage Azure services (e.g., App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Key Vault, etc.) to enhance performance and reliability.
- Develop and manage data pipelines and integrations with Microsoft Dynamics.
- Maintain CI pipelines using Azure DevOps.
- Collaborate with full-stack engineers to integrate backend services with React-based frontend.
- Understand and utilize our design system (Material) to maintain consistency and enhance user experience when needed.
- Apply best practices in cloud security, performance optimization, and system monitoring.
- Use AI tools and automation to improve development workflows and code quality.
- Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
- Mentor other developers and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.
Who You Are:
Senior Cloud & Backend Engineer with:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Azure, including architecture, deployment, and monitoring of cloud services.
- 8+ years backend development experience with .NET.
- Proven ability to design scalable, secure, cloud-native systems.
- Strong experience with Azure databases (Cosmos DB, Azure SQL) and serverless computing.
- Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Meticulous approach to coding and system design to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, agile environment with an engineering team.
- Commitment to staying updated with industry trends and driving innovation.
- Passionate about using technology to drive social impact and sustainability.
About the Perks:
- A competitive salary paired with a robust benefits package.
- Professional growth in a role that makes a real difference.
- Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.
Apply For This Role:
Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at Second Harvest and be part of a team that’s not just meeting the standard but setting it. Apply today and be the change you want to see in the world.
Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Second Harvest is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.
