The Wissen team continues to expand its footprint in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and India. More openings to come as we continue to grow the team

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Title: AVP/VP

Location: Montreal, QC (Day 1 Onsite/Hybrid)

Mode of Work: 3 days/week onsite required

Required Experience: 7+ years

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Python Backend Developer with strong expertise in Python fundamentals, FastAPI, asynchronous programming, and backend system design. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend applications and RESTful APIs.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python.
- Build high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices using FastAPI.
- Implement asynchronous programming using Python's async/await, asyncio, and concurrent processing.
- Develop effective, reusable, and maintainable code following Python best practices.
- Design and implement scalable backend architectures and distributed systems.
- Work with relational and NoSQL databases, including query optimization and data modeling.
- Implement authentication, authorization, and API security best practices.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Write unit tests, integration tests, and maintain code quality standards.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, architects, DevOps, and cross-functional teams.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and system design decisions.
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure application stability.

Required Technical Skills





- 7+ years of hands-on experience in Python backend development.
- Strong knowledge of Python fundamentals, OOP concepts, data structures, and algorithms.
- Extensive experience developing backend applications using FastAPI.
- Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, including async/await, asyncio, and event loops.
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Strong understanding of system design, scalable architectures, and distributed systems.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
- Good understanding of API authentication, authorization, JWT, and OAuth2.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
- Healthcare insurance for you and your family (medical, dental, vision).
- Short / Long term disability insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- Accidental death & disability Insurance.
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off.
- Support and fee coverage for immigration needs.
- Remote office set up stipend.
- Support for industry certifications.
- Additional cash incentives.
- Re-skilling opportunities to transition between technologies.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

We are:





A high end technical consulting firm built and run by highly qualified technologists. Our workforce consists of 5000+ highly skilled professionals, with leadership from Wharton, MIT, IITs, IIMs, and NITs and decades of experience at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, MSCI, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Verizon, British Telecom, ISRO etc. Without any external funding or investments, Wissen Technology has grown its revenues by 100% every other year since it started as a subsidiary of Wissen Group in 2015. We have a global presence with offices in the US, India, UK, Australia, Mexico, and Canada.

You are:

A true tech or domain ninja. Or both. Comfortable working in a quickly growing profitable startup, have a “can do” attitude and are willing to take on any task thrown your way.

You will:

- Develop and promote the company’s culture of engineering excellence.
- Define, develop and deliver solutions at a top tier investment bank or another esteemed client.
- Perform other duties as needed

Your Education and Experience:

- We value candidates who can execute on our vision and help us build an industry-leading organization.
- Graduate-level degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field
- Wissen embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We believe that the more inclusive our team is, the better our work will be. All qualified applicants, including but not limited to LGBTQ+, Minorities, Females, the Disabled, and Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

📌 Python Backend Engineer (Montreal)
🏢 Wissen Technology
📍 Montreal