Backend Engineer – Python (API & Platform Engineering)
Location: Toronto Ontario (100% Onsite)
Mode : Contract / FTE
Experience: 7–10+ years (backend-focused)
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
