Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

CSC Generation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail technology is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to build best-in-class microservices and dashboards. In this fast-paced role, you'll use Python and AWS to create scalable services, collaborating closely with product teams. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience with Python and SQL/NoSQL, and a proactive attitude towards development and engineering practices. The position offers opportunities for innovation and impact within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Mindset focused on finding the best solution, not just one that works.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product teams to design scalable services in retail cloud.
• Build and deploy Python-based services using AWS ECS and Lambda.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code for the team.
• Stay up to date with best practices for modern software development.

Skills

Python

SQL / NoSQL

Git

Automated testing

AI tools (Cursor, ChatGPT)

Tools

AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS)

Jira

Terraform

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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 Sr Director of Engineering

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 Lamda. [GS1]
• Write high-quality, maintainable code that you and your team can be proud of.
• Stay up to date with best practices for modern software development.
• Leverage AI tools such as Cursor and ChatGPT to accelerate development, minimize repetitive tasks, and significantly amplify your team's impact.

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.

Proven experience utilizing AI tools (e.g., Cursor, ChatGPT) to streamline development workflows, improve engineering efficiency, and automate repetitive tasks

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

Frontend or full stack experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and Node.js .

Hands-on experience with AWS services like ECS, Lambda, and SQS.

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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].

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Engineering and Information Technology

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