Software Engineer

STACK IT Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency in Toronto is looking for a Software Engineer to create Python-based cloud services and APIs on AWS and Kubernetes. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in backend development, strong Python skills, and a solid grasp of AWS services. This fully in-office position offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a health spending account. Join a dynamic team to build real-time, scalable solutions that shape the future of video technology.

Benefits

Stock Options

Health Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a backend or cloud-focused role.
• Strong proficiency in Python (Tornado or Django preferred).
• Experience with AWS tools like EC2 and S3.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services in Python for AWS and Kubernetes.
• Build and optimize APIs powering distributed cloud systems.
• Support build pipelines using GNU Make, Meson, or Gradle.

Skills

Backend Development

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

Networking

Observability

DevOps Tooling

Tools

Docker

Prometheus

Zabbix

SQL

Git

Job description

💡 Ready to build high-performance cloud services that power a global video technology platform?

We’re hiring a Software Engineer to develop Python-based cloud services and APIs running on AWS and Kubernetes. If you excel in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and modern DevOps tooling, this role is for you.

💻 Who You Are

A highly skilled Software Engineer with strong Python experience and deep knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, networking, and observability. You’re comfortable owning services end-to-end and delivering reliable, scalable cloud solutions.

📍 Work Type

• Fully On-Site - 5 days a week in-office
• Location: Toronto, ON
• Vacancy Type: This is a newly created position

🎯 What You’ll Do

• Develop backend services in Python (Tornado, Django) for AWS and Kubernetes
• Build and optimize APIs powering distributed cloud systems
• Deploy and scale workloads on AWS: EC2, AutoScaling, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, CloudFormation
• Containerize and manage services using Docker and Kubernetes
• Implement monitoring using Prometheus and Zabbix
• Manage centralized logging systems (ELK / EFK)
• Work with networking protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, TLS)
• Support build pipelines using GNU Make, Meson, Autotools, SCons, or Gradle
• Utilize media technologies such as FFmpeg and GStreamer
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure clean, scalable service delivery

⭐ What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as an Backend/Python Engineer or in a similar backend/cloud-focused role
• Strong proficiency in Python (Tornado or Django preferred)
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases
• Hands‑on experience with AWS (EC2, AutoScaling, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, CloudFormation)
• Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and git
• Good grasp of networking fundamentals (IP, TCP, UDP, TLS)
• Experience setting up and maintaining monitoring tools (Prometheus, Zabbix)
• Experience with centralized logging platforms (ELK/EFK)
• Familiarity with build systems (GNU Make, Meson, Autotools, SCons, Gradle)

🔥 What Makes This Role Exciting

• Impact – Build the backbone of cloud services powering real‑time, distributed applications
• Innovation – Work with Python, Kubernetes, AWS, and cutting‑edge media/streaming technologies
• Growth – Develop complex cloud‑native systems while deepening your expertise in backend engineering, scalability, and observability

• Base Salary: $100,000 – $120,000
• Stock Options: Opportunity to own a part of the company and share in its growth
• Health Spending Account (HSA): Flexible, employer‑funded account supporting your wellness
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of vacation

📩 Ready to Build Scalable Cloud Software? Apply Now!

At STACK IT Recruitment, we connect top technical talent with standout opportunities across Canada. If you meet at least 70% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply - we’d love to chat!

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