Senior Backend Engineer - Python

Position: Backend Engineer – Python (API & Platform Engineering) Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Onsite - In-person interview in Toronto is MANDATORY) Experience Level: 5–10+ Years (Backend Focused) Role Overview: ITMC Systems is seeking skilled Python Backend Engineers to build and scale high-performance backend systems. This role focuses on API development, platform engineering, and distributed system design to support enterprise-grade, scalable, and secure financial platforms. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python. • Build and manage robust RESTful APIs and backend integrations (OpenAPI, JSON). • Drive platform engineering initiatives to ensure high reliability, observability, and scalability. • Lead and contribute to system design discussions for fault-tolerant distributed systems. • Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. • Optimize performance, security, and observability across core backend microservices. • Conduct code reviews and enforce software engineering best practices. Required Qualifications: • 5 to 10+ years of professional backend engineering experience with Python. • Hands-on expertise in API design and development (REST, JSON, OpenAPI). • Strong foundational knowledge in system design (scalability, fault tolerance, performance). • Experience in platform engineering or developing shared backend platforms. • Solid proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases. • Practical experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern DevOps workflows. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a Canadian university or college. • Strong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience within Financial Services or FinTech environments. • Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). • Exposure to security, compliance, and high-availability systems.