Python Engineer

Position: Python Backend Engineer

Location: Downtown Toronto ON (Hybrid)

Duration: Contract

Role Overview

We are looking for skilled Python Backend Engineers to build and scale high-performance backend systems. The role will focus on API development, platform engineering, and system design while supporting enterprise-grade, scalable, 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 focused on reliability and scalability.
• Lead and participate in system design discussions for distributed systems.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Optimize backend services for performance, security, and observability.
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python backend development.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs, JSON, and OpenAPI.
• Strong system design experience, including scalability, fault tolerance, and performance.
• Experience with platform engineering or building shared backend platforms.
• Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practices.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from a Canadian university or college.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial services or fintech experience.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• Exposure to security, compliance, and high-availability systems.

Why Join

• Work on mission-critical financial platforms.
• Gain exposure to large-scale, high-impact systems.
• Collaborate within an engineering-driven environment.