Python Developer

Staffingine LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffingine LLC in Toronto is seeking a Python Backend Engineer to build and scale backend systems for finance platforms. You will focus on API development, platform engineering, and distributed system design, delivering secure, enterprise-grade services.

The role requires 7–10+ years of backend experience, strong Python skills, API design expertise, and a track record in platform engineering. Local candidates only, with mandatory in-person interview in Toronto.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a Canadian university or college
• 7–10+ years (backend-focused)
• In person Interview in Toronto is MANDATORY.
• Need local candidates only. No relocation
• Strong experience with Python for backend development
• Hands-on experience with API design and development (REST, JSON, OpenAPI)
• Solid system design experience (scalability, fault tolerance, performance)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practices
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a Canadian university or college
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in platform engineering or building shared backend platforms
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Exposure to security, compliance, and high-availability systems
• PreferredQualifications: Experience in financial services / fintech environments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python
• Build and manage RESTful APIs and backend integrations
• Contribute to platform engineering initiatives, ensuring reliability and scalability
• Lead and contribute to system design discussions for distributed systems
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Optimize performance, security, and observability of backend services
• Participate in code reviews and ensure engineering best practices

Skills

Python backend

API design

System design

Platform engineering

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD / DevOps

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Canadian university)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Experience: 7–10+ years (backend-focused)

In person Interview in Toronto is MANDATORY.

Need local candidates only. No relocation

Role Overview

Client is looking for a skilled Python Backend Engineer to build and scale high-performance backend systems. This role will focus on API development, platform engineering, and system design, supporting enterprise-grade, scalable, and secure financial platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python

Build and manage RESTful APIs and backend integrations

Contribute to platform engineering initiatives, ensuring reliability and scalability

Lead and contribute to system design discussions for distributed systems

Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

Optimize performance, security, and observability of backend services

Participate in code reviews and ensure engineering best practices

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong experience with Python for backend development

Hands-on experience with API design and development (REST, JSON, OpenAPI)

Solid system design experience (scalability, fault tolerance, performance)

Experience in platform engineering or building shared backend platforms

Strong understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practices

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a Canadian university or college

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in financial services / fintech environments

Knowledge of microservices architecture

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Exposure to security, compliance, and high-availability systems

Why Join

Opportunity to work on mission-critical financial platforms

Exposure to large-scale, high-impact systems

Collaborative, engineering-driven culture