Posted 3 months ago
Python Systems Engineer
@ High Tech Genesis
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
High Tech Genesis is hiring a contract Backend Python Engineer to design, build, maintain and scale web application platforms and backend services. The work covers the full lifecycle from architecture and development through deployment and ongoing maintenance, with a focus on secure, scalable, high-performance solutions. The posting asks for 5 to 10+ years of backend development experience and a bachelor's or master's degree.
Responsibilities:
- Design and build scalable backend services and RESTful APIs in Python
- Own backend applications through development, deployment and maintenance
- Contribute to platform and system architecture decisions
- Optimize performance, scalability, security and reliability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews
Requirements summary:
- 5 to 10+ years of backend software development experience
- Strong professional Python backend development experience
- Experience building production-grade web application platforms
- Experience with REST APIs, JSON and OpenAPI
- Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
- Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| 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) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Engineering |
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High Tech Genesis
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Product Engineering Services for the High-Tech Sector
Full company description
At HTG, we are focused on providing engineering services specifically to the high-tech sector. As a trusted partner, we augment teams to reduce your time to market. In addition to this, we also provide engineering employment services. We understand high-tech product creation. We accelerate your feature roadmap resulting in increased market share and increased revenue.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,774
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 23
- Reported office locations
- 2781 Lancaster Road, Suite 100, Ottawa, ON K1B 1A7, CA
- Other recorded names
- High Tech Genesis
- Specialties
- Telecommunications
- Product Verification
- Software Development
- Software Quality Assurance
- High Tech
- Technology
- Developers
- Engineer
- Engineer
- Cloud Developer
- Network Engineering
- Network Security
- Embedded
- C++ Software Development
- Test Automation Development
- Java/J2EE Software Development
- IT Support
- Software testing
- Product Architect
- DevOps Engineers
- Scrum Master
- User Interface Designer
- Technical Writer
- Hardware Engineer
- Project Management
- and Infrastructure Engineer
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
At HTG, we are focused on providing engineering services specifically to the high-tech sector. As a trusted partner, we augment teams to reduce your time to market. In addition to this, we also provide engineering employment services. We understand high-tech product creation. We accelerate your feature roadmap resulting in increased market share and increased revenue.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2011 |
| Specialties | TelecommunicationsProduct VerificationSoftware DevelopmentSoftware Quality AssuranceHigh TechTechnologyDevelopers EngineerEngineerCloud Developer |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 41 |
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Overview
We are looking for an experienced Backend Python Engineer to design, develop, maintain, and scale web application platforms and backend services using Python. This role is ideal for someone who is strong in end-to-end platform engineering, including designing and building applications from the ground up, ongoing development and maintenance, system architecture, and delivering secure, scalable, high-performance solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable web application platforms and backend services using Python.
Build backend applications and platform capabilities from the ground up, from initial architecture and design through development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
Use Python as the primary backend development language to build robust, maintainable, and high-performance applications.
Design and build RESTful APIs, integrations, and backend services.
Contribute to scalable platform and system architecture, including technical design and architectural decisions.
Own backend solutions throughout the application lifecycle, including design, development, enhancement, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable backend and platform solutions.
Optimize application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and contribute to continuous improvement of the platform.
5–10+ years of backend software development experience.
Strong professional experience with Python backend development.
Demonstrated experience designing and building web application platforms from the ground up.
Strong understanding of backend application design, development, architecture, and ongoing maintenance.
Experience developing and maintaining production-grade web applications and backend platforms.
Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and OpenAPI.
Solid understanding of system design, scalable architectures, and distributed applications.
Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services or fintech.
Knowledge of microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with security, high-availability, and fault-tolerant systems.
Experience designing platforms for scalability, performance, and reliability.
Experience owning backend applications through the full software development lifecycle.
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