Python Backend Developer

Princeton IT Services, Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT service provider is looking for a skilled Python Backend Developer to join their Toronto Downtown team on a hybrid work model. The role involves designing and optimizing backend systems and APIs, requiring extensive experience in Python and SQL, along with collaboration with various teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend development experience with Python.
• Strong SQL query writing and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with messaging services like RabbitMQ or Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend systems and APIs using Python.
• Optimize SQL database interactions.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and QA for software delivery.

Skills

Python

SQL

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Docker

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Title: Python Backend Developer

Location: Toronto Downtown

Job Type: Full-Time Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Python Backend Developer to join our team in Downtown Toronto. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python, SQL, and working with messaging services or message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar. This is a hybrid role requiring partial onsite presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Python.
• Write efficient SQL queries and optimize database interactions.
• Implement and maintain message-based communication using RabbitMQ or other brokers.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, and QA to deliver high-quality software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and participate in code reviews.
• Contribute to system architecture and scalability planning.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of backend development experience with Python.
• Strong experience in writing and optimizing SQL queries.
• Hands-on experience with at least one messaging service or message broker (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis Streams).
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and integration.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.