Platform Engineer - Python

Iris Software Inc. — Canada · Posted ~5 hours ago

Mid Contract Hybrid

Skills

Python backend development microservices AI/GenAI coding tools Unix/Linux Shell/Bash Shell Bash

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A major financial-services organization is seeking a Platform Engineer specializing in Python for a long-term contract. You will develop backend applications and microservices while using AI-assisted coding tools for development, troubleshooting, testing, and productivity. Strong Unix/Linux and Shell/Bash skills are required, with the role offering exposure to large-scale enterprise engineering.

Highlights

Long-term hybrid contract with a major financial-services environment. The role combines Python backend engineering, microservices, Unix/Linux, and modern AI-assisted development tools, with substantial exposure to enterprise-scale technology.

Description

Iris's client, one of the Top 5 Bank in Canada is looking to hire a Platform Engineer – Python for a long-term contract opportunity. Our client is a Canadian multinational financial services company and the largest bank in Canada by market capitalization. The bank serves over 17 million clients and has more than 89,000 employees worldwide. Bank is serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. Position: Platform Engineer - Python Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid Role –4 Days in Office/week) Duration: Long Term Contract (12+ Months) Must-have Strong hands-on Python development experience, particularly backend applications and microservices.Strong experience using AI/GenAI coding tools to support software development, troubleshooting, testing, and productivity.Good development experience with Unix/Linux and Shell/Bash scripting.Hands-on experience with Oracle and/or PostgreSQL databases.Experience working with messaging technologies such as MQ.Good understanding of the complete SDLC, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.Good experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.Exposure to TLS, SSL, HTTPS, firewalls, and application/network security concepts.Experience collaborating with third-party vendors and cross-functional technology teams.Exposure to tools such as Confluence, ServiceNow, and SharePoint.Experience with cloud technologies is an advantage.SWIFT and/or Sanctions domain experience would be a strong plus. About Iris Software Inc. With 4,000+ associates and offices in India, U.S.A. and Canada, Iris Software delivers technology services and solutions that help clients complete fast, far-reaching digital transformations and achieve their business goals. A strategic partner to Fortune 500 and other top companies in financial services and many other industries, Iris provides a value-driven approach - a unique blend of highly-skilled specialists, software engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and flexible engagement models. High customer satisfaction has translated into long-standing relationships and preferred-partner status with many of our clients, who rely on our 30+ years of technical and domain expertise to future-proof their enterprises. Associates of Iris work on mission-critical applications supported by a workplace culture that has won numerous awards in the last few years, including Certified Great Place to Work in India; Top 25 GPW in IT & IT-BPM; Ambition Box Best Place to Work, #3 in IT/ITES; and Top Workplace NJ-USA.