Senior Software Engineer, Back End (Python)

Job Description

<p>We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>Senior Backend Software Engineer</strong> to join a fast-paced AI start-up with an excellent team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain the server-side systems and APIs that power our applications. You will work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions for enterprise customers</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package, options in an early stage start-up - own part of the company and its success</li><li>Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale projects with enterprise customers and on very tangible applications of AI</li><li>Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid optio<strong>ns). 1 day a week in the co-working space if you are within the Greater Toronto Area</strong></li><li>Professional growth and learning opportunities</li><li>Inclusive and collaborative team culture</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibiliti</strong>es</p><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases</li><li>Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code</li><li>Optimise application performance, scalability, and reliability</li><li>Collaborate with frontend and product teams to integrate features and deliver end-to-end functionality</li><li>Implement best practices in security, data privacy, and compliance</li><li>Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning</li><li>Monitor, debug, and troubleshoot production systems</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and too</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>8+ years -10 years of experience as a Backend Engineer or in a similar role</li><li>Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming languag<strong>e (Python, Node.js)</strong></li><li>Experience with frameworks suc<strong>h as Spring Boot, Express, Django, or Fa</strong>stAP</li><li>Solid understandin<strong>g of RESTful APIs and experience building them GraphQL,</strong></li><li>Hands-on experience <strong>with data</strong>bases (SQL and NoSQL, PostgreSQL)</li><li>Familiarity <strong>with containerisation and orchestr</strong>atio<strong>n (Docker, Kuberne</strong>te)</li><li>Knowledg<strong>e of cloud plat</strong>forms (AWS, GCP, or AzureStrong understandin<strong>g of system design, distributed systems, and micro-services architect</strong>ure</li><li>Experience working with infrastructure engineers</li><li>Working knowledg<strong>e of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated te</strong>sting</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional teams</li><li>Experience <strong>with event-driven architec</strong>tures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc</li><li>Knowledg<strong>e of DevOps practices and infrastructure as</strong> code (Terraform, Ansible, etc)</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to have</strong></p><p>Prior experience <strong>in a fast-paced startup and ability to ship code quickly</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Please note the application timelines:</p><p><strong> November & December: </strong>Your application</p><p><strong>January: </strong>We will review your application and reach out for initial interviews should your profile be of interest</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong></p><p>C$170,000 to C$185,000 + equity, depending on seniority and years of experience</p>