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.