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Backend Engineer (Python )
@ Apexon
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Apexon is hiring a Backend Engineer (Python) for API and platform engineering on enterprise-grade financial platforms in Toronto, Ontario. The role covers building scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and distributed system design. A Bachelor's or Master's degree, 5 to 10+ years of backend experience, and an in-person interview in Toronto are required.
Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain scalable Python backend services
- Build and manage RESTful APIs and integrations
- Contribute to platform engineering initiatives
- Lead system design discussions for distributed systems
- Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams
Requirements summary:
- Strong Python backend development experience
- Hands-on system design experience
- Experience building web application platforms
- API design experience (REST, JSON, OpenAPI)
- SQL and NoSQL database knowledge
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from a Canadian institution
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
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Apexon
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
Backend Engineer – Python (API & Platform Engineering)
Location: Toronto Ontario - Onsite
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Experience: 5–10+ years (backend-focused)
In person Interview in Toronto is MANDATORY.
Backend Python – Please apply only candidates with:
- Hands-on System Design experience (should know how to build/design).
- Strong experience building Web Application Platforms.
Please do not apply profiles without this experience.
Role Overview
Client is looking for a skilled Python Backend Engineer to build and scale high-performance backend systems. This role will focus on API development, platform engineering, and system design, supporting enterprise-grade, scalable, and secure financial platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python
Build and manage RESTful APIs and backend integrations
Contribute to platform engineering initiatives, ensuring reliability and scalability
Lead and contribute to system design discussions for distributed systems
Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Optimize performance, security, and observability of backend services
Participate in code reviews and ensure engineering best practices
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong experience with Python for backend development
Hands-on experience with API design and development (REST, JSON, OpenAPI)
Solid system design experience (scalability, fault tolerance, performance)
Experience in platform engineering or building shared backend platforms
Strong understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practice
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a Canadian university or college
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
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