Senior Python Backend Engineer – Fintech (On-site Toronto)

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

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.