Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Experience: 5–10+ years (backend-focused)
In person Interview in Toronto is MANDATORY.
Backend Python – Please apply only candidates with:
Hands-on System Design experience (should know how to build/design).
Strong experience building Web Application Platforms .
Please do not apply profiles without this experience.
Role Overview Client is looking for a skilled Python Backend Engineer to build and scale high-performance backend systems. This role will focus on API development, platform engineering, and system design, supporting enterprise-grade, scalable, and secure financial platforms.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python
Build and manage RESTful APIs and backend integrations
Contribute to platform engineering initiatives, ensuring reliability and scalability
Lead and contribute to system design discussions for distributed systems
Collaborate with frontend, DevOps,
and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Optimize performance, security, and observability of backend services
Participate in code reviews and ensure engineering best practices
Required Skills & Qualifications Strong experience with Python for backend development
Hands-on experience with API design and development (REST, JSON, OpenAPI)
Solid system design experience (scalability, fault tolerance, performance)
Experience in platform engineering or building shared backend platforms
Robust understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practice
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a Canadian university or college
Strong communication and problem-solving skills