Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Sur La Table; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to develop scalable microservices and user dashboards. The role emphasizes quality code and collaboration within a fast-paced team. Ideal candidates will have strong Python and AWS experience, focusing on innovative solutions in a digital-first environment.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

100% employer paid health benefits

Company Provided Life Insurance

RRSP matching

Birthday off with pay

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Python and SQL/NoSQL.
• Experience with automated testing in Python.
• Strong sense of ownership throughout the software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy Python-based services using AWS ECS and Lambda.
• Collaborate with product teams to design scalable services.
• Publish APIs, SDKs, and CLIs for internal developer use.

Skills

Python

SQL

NoSQL

Git

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Scrum

Jira

Job description

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CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC) is an AI-enabled multi-brand platform that acquires and transforms retailers into profitable, digital-first, consumer-centric businesses. CSC's retail platform is purpose built around its core M&A strategy and drives alpha by encoding revenue growth, unit margin management, and other expert-level retail practices into automation and AI. CSC owns and operates more than 10 retail, eCommerce, and wholesale brands, including Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will work as part of a team to build best-in-class microservices, business-facing user dashboards, and ETL jobs. Our senior engineers are responsible for the technical ownership of various services within our application cloud. We build Python-based services that leverage AWS technologies like S3 and SQS, integrating with various systems through APIs and SDKs to interconnect and enhance business processes. Our solutions bridge critical systems such as Order Management and Payment platforms, adding functionality and improving overall efficiency. If you are passionate about quality abstractions, scalable system design, and engineering best practices, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you’ll take on challenging technical responsibilities within a collaborative team environment.

This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

What you get to do every day:

• Collaborate with product teams to design and develop scalable services in our retail cloud.
• Build and deploy Python-based services using AWS ECS and Lambda. Write high-quality, maintainable code that you and your team can be proud of.
• Publish APIs, SDKs, and CLIs for your systems for internal developer use.
• Stay up to date with best practices for modern software development.

What you bring to the role:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with Python and SQL/NoSQL in a production environment. Strong sense of ownership and accountability throughout the entire software lifecycle.
• Experience with automated testing in Python.
• Proficiency in Git for source code control.
• A mindset focused on finding the best solution, not just one that works.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with retail and e-commerce systems. Experience with Scrum and Jira for project management.
• Knowledge of Terraform for managing AWS resources
• Hands-on experience with AWS services like ECS, Lambda, and SQS.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits through Greenshield- Health Benefits 100% employer paid!
• Company Provided Life Insurance equal to one year salary
• RRSP matching
• Birthday off with pay!
• Paid holidays

What our interview process looks like:

Depending on the position, our application and interview process may vary, but here are some of the ways we get to know you better:

Step 1: Match most of the requirements and qualifications for the position? We want to chat. A recruiter will reach out to you via email to schedule some time to learn more about our company and get to know you better. Remember, you’re also interviewing us!

Step 2: Our assessments (if applicable to the role) measure your analytical and business acumen. We use them to better understand your expertise. Each person interviewing for the same role receives the same assessment, which helps us evaluate candidates equally and consistently.

Step 3: Virtual or in-person interviews depending on your location. Our hiring team will learn more about your prior experience and challenges you’ve faced. Be prepared with detailed examples. Concise and well-organized answers are ideal.

Step 4: Offer! This is where things get really exciting. We gather all data from your interviews and conduct a final review. If qualified for the position, your recruiter will connect with you via phone to present a verbal offer we know you’ll be excited about.

CSC Generation Holdings family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

CSC Generation Holdings family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Retail

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