Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Senior-level Back-end Developer for a top retail and consumer technology client.

This individual will own and scale backend services supporting store-facing iOS applications used daily by in-store employees.

The role focuses on building reliable, scalable, and secure serverless systems in AWS while collaborating closely with mobile and frontend teams.

This is a highly visible role suited for a technically strong engineer who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys ownership, and wants to make a direct impact on global in-store experiences through modern backend architecture
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.





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Skills and Requirements
8+ years of backend engineering experience
Strong proficiency in Python
Experience building and operating API-based and event-driven services
Strong AWS serverless experience (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, S3, SQS/SNS/Event

Bridge)
Deep understanding of distributed systems and service reliability
Strong testing discipline (unit and integration testing)
GraphQL
DynamoDB or NoSQL experience with access pattern design
Observability tools experience (Datadog, Splunk)
On-call and incident response experience
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform preferred)
Microservices or Lambda-based architecture experience
Experience with AI agentic workflows
Git

Lab CI/CD workflow experience
Experience supporting peak or seasonal traffic events
Experience working with globally distributed teams
Robust security mindset (secrets management, credential hygiene)

📌 Python Developer (Vancouver)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Vancouver