Python Engineer

• *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.