Summary
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A senior backend engineering opportunity focused on designing and building secure, scalable microservices and APIs. The role involves solving distributed-system challenges, optimizing databases, and contributing to large-scale platform modernization initiatives.
Highlights
High-impact backend engineering role focused on scalable systems, modern architecture, complex technical challenges, and collaboration in an agile environment.
Description
Job Description: Senior Python Backend Engineer
Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (100% Onsite)
Contract Duration: Immediate start through December 2026 (High likelihood of extension based on performance)
Experience Level: 5–10+ Years
Interview Process: Mandatory In-Person Technical Interview in Downtown Toronto.
About the Role
We are seeking 10 highly skilled Senior Python Backend Engineers to join a critical platform modernization initiative.
This is a high-impact role focused on building robust, scalable, and secure microservices that power core business operations.
You will be working in a collaborative, agile environment to solve complex distributed-system challenges.
Core Responsibilities
Architecture & Design: Design, develop, and deploy high-availability microservices and RESTful APIs using Python.System Development: Build and maintain scalable backend systems capable of handling high transaction volumes with low latency.Database Management: Design and optimize schemas for both relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy and manage applications within public cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), utilizing containerization and orchestration tools.DevOps & CI/CD: Champion modern DevOps practices, implementing robust CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.Collaboration: Participate in system design reviews, code reviews, and technical documentation.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.Observability: Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system health and performance.Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a recognized Canadian university or college.Experience: 5 to 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend engineering.Programming: Expert proficiency in Python (not data science/scripting focused).API Development: Extensive experience designing and building RESTful APIs with JSON and documenting via OpenAPI/Swagger.Architecture: Strong background in Microservices and Distributed Systems design (event-driven architecture, messaging queues).Databases: Proven experience with both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB, Cassandra, MongoDB).Cloud: Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).DevOps: Solid understanding of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern operational practices.System Design: Excellent system design capabilities and the ability to articulate trade-offs.Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)
Domain: Experience in the Financial Services, Payments, or Fintech sector.Containerization: Production experience with Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE).Security: Knowledge of security best practices, compliance standards, and IAM.Observability: Experience with tools like Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
