Back End Engineer

Backend Engineer – Python (API & Platform Engineering)

Location: Toronto Ontario - Onsite

Employment : Fulltime

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree(Canada)

Experience:10+ years (backend-focused)

In person Interview in Toronto is MANDATORY.

Mandate skills

Python exp, Api, System designing, platform engineering

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