Python Developer
Senior Python developer at services firm Ascendion building highly scalable microservices for a core banking platform — designing and delivering large features end to end, tuning distributed-system performance against SLAs, and mentoring other engineers. Core stack: Python, Docker, MySQL, RabbitMQ, REST APIs.
- Compensation
- CA$120K–CA$140K / yr
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in software development
- Significant experience with at least one dynamically typed, object-oriented programming language (preference for Python)
- Experience with cloud computing and container-based distributed systems (Docker)
- Experience working with relational databases (preferably MySQL) and high proficiency with SQL
- Understanding of higher level RDBMS concepts (locking and transaction model, isolation levels, deadlocks, etc.)
- Great understanding of distributed systems and microservice architecture
- Hands-on experience in using message brokers such as RabbitMQ
- Deep understanding of restful API development
- Proven experience using code repositories such as GitHub
- Familiar with *nix like environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast pace customer centric environment
- Excellent communication and organization skills
Nice to have
- Build and integration experience with Payroll Providers and Time & Attendance platforms
Full description
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Learn more at https://ascendion.com/.
Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, Engineering AI , Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise Platforms AI , Data & Insights AI , Experience AI , GCC AI , Operations AI , Platform Engineering AI , Product AI , and Quality Engineering AI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion ® . AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
About Ascendion
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Learn more at https://ascendion.com/.
Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, Engineering AI , Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise Platforms AI , Data & Insights AI , Experience AI , GCC AI , Operations AI , Platform Engineering AI , Product AI , and Quality Engineering AI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion ® . AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with experience in building highly scalable solutions based on a microservices architecture. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be working with a highly skilled cross functional team to enhance our core banking platform.