Senior Python Engineer: AI Microservices on GCP/Kubernetes

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python, Docker, and Kubernetes. The role involves developing intelligent software solutions as part of the AI Engineering and Labs team. Candidates should have a strong background in software engineering and experience with databases and cloud services. This opportunity offers a competitive rewards program and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive Rewards program including bonus and flexible vacation

Upskilling through online courses

Community engagement opportunities

Dynamic workspace with free beverages

Qualifications

• Significant experience in software engineering, system design, and integration.
• Experience developing large applications (Python and microservice architecture preferred).
• Experience working with databases and key-value data stores.
• Concrete understanding of HTTP, REST API design and networking standards.
• Experience with Machine Learning, LLMs, and Agentic AI development is a strong plus.
• Experience writing/maintaining Helm Charts and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of work, ensuring attention to detail in deliverables.
• Gather business requirements and transform them into technical specifications.
• Design efficient solutions adhering to best practices.
• Document designs and deliverables clearly for the team.

Skills

Python

Docker/Docker Compose

Kubernetes

GCP

Education

University degree in relevant STEM discipline

Tools

PostgreSQL

Redis

MongoDB

RabbitMQ

Kafka

GCP Pub/Sub

Ansible

Terraform

Linux

git

Job description

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python, Docker, and Kubernetes. The role involves developing intelligent software solutions as part of the AI Engineering and Labs team. Candidates should have a strong background in software engineering and experience with databases and cloud services. This opportunity offers a competitive rewards program and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.