Python Engineer - Toronto, Ontario
15 hours ago
Job description
Job Title: Backend Python Engineer
Location: Toronto Ontario , M5J 2T6 (Hybrid 3 times a week till march, From then on, it is 5 days a week)
Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
We are looking for a
Backend Python Engineer
with strong expertise in system design, API development, and platform engineering. The ideal candidate will have at least
3+ years of experience
building scalable backend systems and distributed applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs that power modern, scalable platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python.
- Build and enhance RESTful APIs and platform-level services.
- Contribute to system architecture and technical design discussions.
- Develop solutions based on microservices and distributed system architecture.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Work with relational databases and write efficient, optimized SQL queries.
- Implement secure coding practices and ensure data protection standards.
- Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and technical reviews.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product teams.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience
in backend development. - Strong proficiency in
Python
(object-oriented programming). - Solid understanding of
system design principles
and distributed systems. - Hands-on experience building and consuming
RESTful APIs
. - Experience with microservices architecture.
- Experience with relational databases (preferably MySQL) and strong SQL knowledge.
- Understanding of RDBMS concepts such as transactions, isolation levels, locking, and indexing.
- Experience with containerization tools such as Docker.
- Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ or similar).
- Experience working with Git-based repositories.
- Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in cloud environments.
- Exposure to high-volume, high-availability systems.
- Experience integrating with third-party platforms or financial/payroll systems.
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