Backend Engineer – Python F2F

Original job posting

The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python. The engineer will lead system design discussions for distributed systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and security.

Job details

Backend Engineer – Python (API & Platform Engineering) Location: Toronto Ontario - OnsiteEducation: 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. Role OverviewClient 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 servicesParticipate 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 Strong understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL)Experience with cloud platforms (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 Required exp • 8+ years of work experience with Python (Programming Language)

What you’ll do

The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python. The engineer will lead system design discussions for distributed systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and security.

Requirements

Candidates must have 8+ years of Python experience and a strong background in system design and platform engineering. A Bachelor's or Master's degree from a Canadian institution is required.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• CI/CD · Preferred
• Amazon Web Services · Preferred
• Google Cloud · Preferred
• Git · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Python
• System Design
• API Design
• Platform Engineering
• RESTful APIs
• SQL
• NoSQL
• AWS
• Azure
• GCP
• CI/CD
• Git
• DevOps
• Distributed Systems
• JSON
• OpenAPI

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting