Entry-Level Python Engineer [32902]

Stealth Startup; Toronto; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $150,000 base

Equity options

Fully remote work

Job summary

A dynamic tech company is seeking an Entry-Level Python Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Toronto. Ideal for recent graduates, you will develop scalable applications, backend services, and APIs in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. The role includes writing clean Python code, participating in code reviews, and learning software engineering best practices. This opportunity offers a competitive salary up to $150,000 base plus equity, with fully remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Python fundamentals.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOP concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented Python code.
• Build and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Debug, test, and optimize applications for performance.

Skills

Python fundamentals

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of data structures

Familiarity with Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Django

Flask

PostgreSQL

Job description

We’re looking for an Entry-Level Python Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers who are excited to build scalable applications, work with modern technologies, and grow their skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You’ll work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and designers to develop backend services, APIs, and data-driven features that power customer-facing products.

What You’ll Do

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented Python code
• Build and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs
• Debug, test, and optimize applications for performance and reliability
• Work with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Participate in code reviews and agile development processes
• Learn and apply software engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Solid understanding of Python fundamentals
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOP concepts
• Familiarity with Git and basic development workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn

Nice to Have

• Experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Exposure to REST APIs, JSON, and HTTP
• Basic knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Python projects (academic, personal, or internship-based)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to $150,000 base + equity
• Fully remote work with Boston & NYC-based teams