Python Senior Backend Engineer

Hi Team

Please find below JD for the Python Backend Engineer role

Key criteria-

1. Minimum 3 days a week in Toronto office. Address 200 Bay Street, North Tower, Suite 9 , Toronto Ontario , M5J 2T6
2. Prefer canadian education. Not Mandatory
3. Great comm and technical skills in python programming and system design. We are not looking for plain developers.
4. Comfortable with in person client interview.
5. Client Fiserv. (Pls do check if they have interviewed or submitted their profile to them before)
6. Prefer FTE with Apexon. Contracting is okay if the resource is good.

About Apexon:

Apexon is an AI-first technology services firm that engineers intelligent enterprises. Our interconnected disciplines of Domain & Strategy, Cognitive Architecture, and Harness Engineering guide every engagement, helping clients deliver meaningful business outcomes while applying collective intelligence to confidently scale from early AI strategies to enterprise-grade production systems. For over three decades, we have helped organizations by leveraging our deep and practical expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Data & Analytics, Digital Engineering, and Experience, combined with our industry knowledge across Banking & Financial Services, Healthcare and Life Sciences to create lasting business value. Apexon is backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital.

Backend Engineer JD

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our applications. If you are passionate about building robust microservices and working with modern backend technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python.

Build and manage RESTful APIs to support frontend and third-party integrations.

Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker.

Work with MySQL databases, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.

Architect and implement microservices that are scalable and maintainable.

Integrate and manage message brokers like RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.

Monitor and optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Strong proficiency in Python and backend development.

Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration.

Solid understanding of MySQL and relational database design.

Experience with microservice architecture and distributed systems.

Familiarity with message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar.

Proficient in designing and consuming RESTful APIs.

Knowledge of version control systems like Git.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Understanding of security best practices in backend development.

Exposure to monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.