Back-end Engineer - Python

Apexon

$90K — $110K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 or Kafka
  • Proficient in designing and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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 for asynchronous communication
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features

Benefits

  • Professional development and upskilling opportunities
  • Learning and career growth programs
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are looking for a Principal Java Software Engineer_Architect who thrives in ambiguity, builds from zero, and delivers quickly. This is a hands-on individual contributor (IC) role with significant architectural influence. You will design systems, write production code, and work at the intersection of edge computing, backend services, and AI/ML platforms.

You will collaborate closely with data science and cross-functional teams to build platforms that support trust-signal processing and machine learning inference

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.


What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation aligned with market standards.
  • Professional development and upskilling opportunities.
  • Learning and career growth programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment.


Work Environment
  • Location: Downtown Toronto ,Canada
  • Work Mode: 5 days onsite work


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