Senior Python Backend & Systems Architect

Princeton IT Services, Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in Toronto, Canada. The role requires 4–6 years of experience in Python backend development and expertise in RESTful API design. You'll be responsible for developing high-quality features for a core banking platform within an agile team. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of hands-on experience in Python backend development.
• Strong expertise in RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (preferably AWS or Azure).
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (preferably MySQL).
• Good understanding of microservices architecture.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality features and APIs for our core banking platform.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of complex features within an agile development team.
• Collaborate with architects and team members to create scalable technical designs.
• Ensure performance optimization and reliability across distributed systems.
• Write clean and maintainable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Python backend development

RESTful API design

Cloud computing (AWS/Azure)

Containerization (Docker)

SQL and relational databases

Microservices architecture

Message brokers (RabbitMQ/Kafka)

Version control systems (GitHub, GitLab)

Agile delivery processes

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Job description

A leading IT services company is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in Toronto, Canada. The role requires 4–6 years of experience in Python backend development and expertise in RESTful API design. You'll be responsible for developing high-quality features for a core banking platform within an agile team. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.