Senior Backend Python Developer (Ahuntsic)

Salary Range: CA$120,000.00 To CA$130,000.00 Annually We’re looking for an experienced Senior Backend Python Developer to help us change the way the world works with Parallels’ any‑device productivity. Responsibilities Build scalable, fault‑tolerant backend systems to support evolving product needs. Develop robust services and APIs using Python, following best practices for code quality and performance. Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins. Implement security best practices including encryption, access control, and vulnerability management. Design systems with high availability and disaster recovery strategies. Collaborate closely with DevOps, developers, and product managers to align backend solutions with business goals. Stay current with backend and cloud technologies and evaluate/adopt tools to improve system efficiency. Document architecture and mentor junior engineers. Qualifications Professional experience in backend development using Python, Django. Experience with message‑broker tools such as RabbitMQ and Celery. Experience with SQL databases via ORM. Strong understanding of backend microservices architecture. Experience designing RESTful APIs; familiarity with Django REST Framework (DRF). Experience with Jenkins or GitHub Actions as CI/CD tools. Robust experience with Docker and containerized development. Solid grasp of security practices (encryption, IAM, secrets management). Experience with high availability, load balancing, and disaster recovery. Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills. Proven ability to mentor and document technical systems. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Nice to Have Experience with Azure as a cloud platform. Experience with SQLAlchemy ORM. Experience with Golang. Experience with authentication protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML). Experience with Kubernetes or other orchestration tools. Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK stack. It is our policy and practice to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Parallels is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations that are required. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request as required by Federal and Provincial regulations and Company Policy. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential. As part of our evaluation process, we utilize an AI tool to assess candidates. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pe233