Backend Engineer - Network Automation

Swim Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized Canadian brand is seeking a Backend Network Engineer for a 6-month contract in Vancouver. The role focuses on cloud infrastructure and backend development using Python and AWS, requiring 5+ years of software experience. The ideal candidate will collaborate with an infrastructure team in an on-site work environment. This position offers competitive pay between $85–100 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience in FastAPI and Pydantic.
• Solid understanding of AWS services, especially Lambda and Step Functions.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable backend services in Python.
• Build automation workflows and use AWS tools.
• Translate requests for new AWS environments into fully automated builds.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

AWS Lambda

AWS Step Functions

Git

GitLab workflows

Serverless infrastructure

AWS API Gateway

DynamoDB

Network appliances

Tools

AWS Powertools

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

6-month contract Backend Network Engineer working with the infrastructure team of a global organization

• 6-month contract Backend Network Engineer role.
• Working with a growing infrastructure team.
• On site work environment with 4 days a week in office.

What & Why

In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of cloud infrastructure and backend development, helping power the cloud network automation platform built on AWS that supports application teams across the organization. You’ll design and maintain scalable backend services in Python, build automation workflows, and use AWS tools like Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, and API Gateway to orchestrate seamless provisioning and connectivity between environments. You’ll work closely with network engineers and app teams, translating requests for new AWS environments into fully automated builds that are configured, secured, and connected through the systems you’ve developed. You’re someone who thrives in the cloud, strong in Python, AWS, and serverless architecture, and you love building infrastructure and automation that make complex networks run effortlessly at scale.

Who

This client is one of the most recognizable Canadian brands, a true Vancouver success story who has expanded globally. They are well known for their corporate culture and has won major awards for their accomplishments. They have invested majorly in technology and have had an incredibly successful past few years, including a major strategic acquisition. They have an all-star leadership team who keeps you accountable and provides support while still affording you tremendous autonomy. They are located close to rapid transit in newly renovated offices in downtown Vancouver and have an onsite work environment with 3-4 days a week in office.

You

You will bring the following education, skills and experience to the role:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience in FastAPI and Pydantic frameworks.
• Solid understanding of AWS services, especially Lambda and Step Functions.
• Experience with serverless infrastructure using SLS or SAM.
• Proficient with Git and GitLab workflows; experience configuring GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with key AWS modules: API Gateway, Cognito, DynamoDB, SNS/SQS, ECS, and others listed above.
• Familiarity with AWS Powertools for observability and best practices.
• Experience supporting or automating network appliances (e.g., vManage, PaloAlto, Meraki).

Compensation

This role pays between $85‑100 per hour.

Next Steps

If the sound of this opportunity excites you, and you’re confident that it’s a good fit for your experience and career goals, then we’d love to hear from you! Please send your updated resume to us by applying to this posting and one of our awesome team of recruiters will be in touch.