Role description

Python Developer

Developer II - Software Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled Python & Kafka Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance data processing and event-driven applications

The opportunity:
• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Python.
• Build and support real-time streaming solutions using Apache Kafka.
• Develop event-driven architectures and microservices.
• Design and implement Kafka producers, consumers, and stream-processing applications.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Create RESTful APIs and integrate with external systems.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:
• Programming
• Python (Advanced)
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Messaging & Streaming
• Apache Kafka
• Kafka Connect
• Kafka Streams
• Schema Registry
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Backend Development
• Flask / FastAPI / Django
• REST APIs
• JSON/XML
• Databases
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• Redis (preferred)
• DevOps & CI/CD
• Git
• Jenkins / GitHub Actions
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Cloud Platforms
• AWS / Azure / GCP
• Managed Kafka services (MSK, Confluent Cloud, etc.)
• Preferred Skills
• Confluent Kafka Platform
• Apache Spark Streaming
• Airflow
• ELK Stack
• Terraform
• Data Engineering concepts
• Knowledge of distributed systems and high-volume transaction processing
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience building scalable distributed applications and microservices.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Ontario

Compensation Range: $78,000-$98,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year). They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Part-time regular and temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All Canadian employees who work in a province, territory or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

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