Senior Python Backend Engineer for APIs
Summary
A Senior Python Backend Engineer builds and optimizes scalable backend services and RESTful APIs for mission-critical financial platforms, working on-site in Toronto. The role involves distributed system design, reliability and security improvements, code reviews, and cross-functional collaboration using Python, REST/OpenAPI/JSON, SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud platforms, and CI/CD.
This on-site position is suited for candidates with 5-10+ years of strong Python backend development experience. You will design and implement backend services while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your role involves contributing to system design discussions and enhancing the performance and security of platforms.
Key Responsibilities: • Develop and optimize scalable backend services with Python • Manage and integrate RESTful APIs effectively • Drive platform engineering initiatives for increased reliability • Engage in system discussions for distributed architectures • Ensure best practices through code reviews
Requirements: • 5-10+ years in backend Python development • Expertise in REST APIs, OpenAPI, and JSON • Strong understanding of scalability and fault tolerance • Experience with SQL and NoSQL database systems • Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and CI/CD methodologies
Leverage your Python skills to support high-impact financial systems.