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Siri InfoSolutions, Inc.

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Summary

Hybrid (Toronto) contract role (12+ months) for a Python backend engineer to build and scale high-performance, secure financial platform services — designing REST APIs, distributed systems, and shared platforms using Python, SQL/NoSQL databases, CI/CD, and cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite/week)

Duration: 12+ months

Pay Rate: DOE

Role Overview

We are looking for skilled Python Backend Engineers to build and scale high-performance backend systems. The role will focus on API development, platform engineering, and system design while supporting enterprise-grade, scalable, 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 focused on reliability and scalability.
  • Lead and participate in system design discussions for distributed systems.
  • Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Optimize backend services for performance, security, and observability.
  • Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong experience with Python backend development.
  • Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs, JSON, and OpenAPI.
  • Strong system design experience, including scalability, fault tolerance, and performance.
  • Experience with platform engineering or building shared backend platforms.
  • Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with 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

  • Financial services or fintech experience.
  • Experience with microservices architecture.
  • Docker and Kubernetes experience.
  • Exposure to security, compliance, and high-availability systems.

Why Join

  • Work on mission-critical financial platforms.
  • Gain exposure to large-scale, high-impact systems.

Collaborate within an engineering-driven environment.

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