Backend Python Developer

Apexon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Apexon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions within our core banking platform. You will join a cross‑functional team focused on a distributed microservices system processing high volumes of financial transactions.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end feature delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and implementing best practices in Docker‑based environments, RESTful APIs, and SQL databases.

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build highly scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions within our core banking platform.

About the Role:

You will work in a cross-functional engineering team focused on enhancing a distributed microservices-based system that processes high volumes of financial transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver high-quality features and enhancements
• Own end-to-end delivery of large features (3+ month initiatives)
• Participate in sprint planning and provide accurate estimates
• Build secure and scalable distributed systems
• Optimize system performance to meet SLAs
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best engineering practices

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of software development experience
• Strong experience with microservices architecture & distributed systems
• Experience with Docker / container-based systems
• Strong proficiency in Python (preferred) or another object-oriented language
• Deep understanding of RESTful API development
• Strong SQL skills and experience with MySQL
• Solid understanding of RDBMS concepts (transactions, isolation levels, locking, deadlocks)
• Experience with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers
• Experience with GitHub or similar code repositories
• Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments

Required Skills:

• Experience integrating with Payroll Providers and Time & Attendance platforms
• Cloud computing experience

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Degree must be from a Canadian university OR a US university

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer. Accessible and inclusive work environment.