Backend Engineer – Python (API & Platform Engineering)

High Tech Genesis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tech Genesis is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer in Toronto to develop scalable backend services and APIs using Python. You will focus on platform engineering, system design, and building secure, high-performance applications.

Responsibilities include designing RESTful APIs, contributing to scalable architecture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend solutions. Strong Python, API, and cloud experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and OpenAPI.
• Solid understanding of system design and distributed applications.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Python.
• Design and build RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Contribute to scalable platform and system architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver backend solutions.
• Optimize application performance, security, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
• 5–10+ years of backend development experience.

Skills

Python development

Backend design

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

SQL/NoSQL

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Git & CI/CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenAPI

Git

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to develop scalable backend services and APIs using Python. This role focuses on platform engineering, system design, and building secure, high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Python.
• Design and build RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Contribute to scalable platform and system architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver backend solutions.
• Optimize application performance, security, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
• 5–10+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and OpenAPI.
• Solid understanding of system design and distributed applications.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or fintech.
• Knowledge of microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with security and high-availability systems.