Backend Python Developer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build highly scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions within our core banking platform.

You will work in a cross-functional engineering team focused on enhancing a distributed microservices-based system that processes high volumes of financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver high-quality features and enhancements
• Own end-to-end delivery of large features (3+ month initiatives)
• Create technical design specifications collaboratively
• Participate in sprint planning and provide accurate estimates
• Build secure and scalable distributed systems
• Optimize system performance to meet SLAs
• Conduct peer code reviews
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best engineering practices

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Strong experience with microservices architecture & distributed systems
• Experience with Docker / container-based systems
• Strong proficiency in Python (preferred) or another object-oriented language
• Deep understanding of RESTful API development
• Strong SQL skills and experience with MySQL
• Solid understanding of RDBMS concepts (transactions, isolation levels, locking, deadlocks)
• Experience with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers
• Experience with GitHub or similar code repositories
• Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience integrating with Payroll Providers and Time & Attendance platforms
• Cloud computing experience

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Degree must be from a Canadian university OR a US university