Back End Developer-Python

Job Title : Backend Engineer – Python (API & Platform Engineering) X13 (ongoing roles)

Duration : ASAP to Dec 2026 plus extensions

Location: Downtown, Toronto Ontario - Onsite

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Experience: 5–10+ years (backend-focused)

Note : In person Interview in Toronto is MANDATORY.

Role Overview

Client 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 services

Participate 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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in financial services / fintech environments

Knowledge of microservices architecture

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Exposure to security, compliance, and high-availability systems

Why Join

Opportunity to work on mission-critical financial platforms

Exposure to large-scale, high-impact systems

Collaborative, engineering-driven culture

Note: We are looking for Python backend with Strong API experience with fintech industries.