**PR / Citizens who lived in Canada for more than 5 years needed due to Pro B clearance**Location- Onsite at Toronto, ONObjectiveEngage a contract Data Engineer / Backend API Engineer to design and implement internal backend APIs supporting an enterprise data integration platform. These internal APIs will orchestrate processing, validate data, and route requests to downstream systems, operating behind an externally exposed API layer.Scope of WorkDesign and build internal REST and event‑driven APIs that receive single requests from an external API layer for downstream processingImplement backend logic to:Validate, transform,



and enrich incoming dataOrchestrate workflow and route requests to target systems and databasesRoute each request to the appropriate destination systemIntegrate backend services with:Internal databasesDownstream systems and APIsEnsure solutions meet agreed non‑functional requirements for:Reliability, scalability, and performanceLogging, monitoring, and error handlingSecure data handling and interface contractsCollaborate with internal application, platform, and integration teams to ensure alignment on API contracts, event schemas, and deployment timelinesProduce technical documentation sufficient for operational support and knowledge

📌 Data Engineer / Backend Api Engineer (Toronto)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Toronto