Senior Python Backend Engineer - AWS, REST APIs & CI/CD

Luxoft; Toronto; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft in Toronto is seeking a hands-on software delivery professional to own timelines and deliverables, frame and deliver solutions, build backend services and RESTful APIs, and develop cloud-native apps on AWS. You will implement workflow automation, contribute across the SDLC, ensure production readiness with tests and docs, and communicate progress and risks as a trusted execution partner.

This role requires strong Python, CI/CD experience, and a proven ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Prior consulting, advisory, or client-facing delivery experience.
• Proven ownership and independent delivery without close supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to frame and solve problems in ambiguous situations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including proactive expectation management.
• Demonstrated adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools and practices as part of day-to-day software delivery.
• Strong Python experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience building RESTful services / APIs.
• Strong cloud experience (AWS preferred).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong unit and integration testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Own timelines and deliverables, proactively managing scope, dependencies, and execution risks.
• Independently frame, design, and deliver software solutions by engaging stakeholders, clarifying ambiguous requirements, and challenging assumptions.
• Build backend services and RESTful APIs aligned to those designs.
• Develop cloud-native applications (AWS preferred).
• Implement workflow automation and data pipelines where needed.
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD.
• Ensure solutions are production-ready, including testing, documentation, and handover.
• Act as a reliable execution partner, proactively communicating progress, trade-offs, risks, and changes in expectations.

Skills

Consulting delivery

Ownership & delivery

Problem solving in ambiguity

Communication & stakeholder management

AI-assisted engineering tools

Python

RESTful APIs

AWS

CI/CD

Testing (unit/integration)

Job description

Luxoft in Toronto is seeking a hands-on software delivery professional to own timelines and deliverables, frame and deliver solutions, build backend services and RESTful APIs, and develop cloud-native apps on AWS. You will implement workflow automation, contribute across the SDLC, ensure production readiness with tests and docs, and communicate progress and risks as a trusted execution partner.

This role requires strong Python, CI/CD experience, and a proven ability to work independently in a