Backend Software Engineer

Toronto 23 months agoFull-time External
Negotiable
About Us Hire Simplified is your dedicated technology recruitment partner, committed to making a difference in the evolving landscapes of Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, FinTech, AI and Robotics and Health Tech. We specialize in connecting visionary companies with top-tier talent, driving positive change in these dynamic sectors. Our mission is to simplify the hiring process, ensuring the perfect match for companies and candidates alike. Job scope This is the first Backend Engineer role at a fast growing startup. Our ideal candidate will be a self driven Engineer looking to be challenged by driving and delivering software solutions and cloud technologies to the team. An individual who is looking to join and grow with a start-up company delivering innovation and disruptive technology Qualifications And Prerequisites • Bachelor of Computer Science (Masters Preferred) specializing in Data Engineering (backend software engineering) or equivalent • 3 years of industry experience in Software Engineering, Data Science or Data Engineering • Strong Python Development Skills: Proficiency in Python programming language with a good understanding of its core principles and best practices. • Experience with FastAPI: Solid experience in developing RESTful APIs using FastAPI or similar asynchronous frameworks, including request validation, error handling, and API documentation generation. • Knowledge and familiarity with Postgres Sqldatabase, Web Server and Deployment, API Security, Performance Optimization • Database ORMs and Query Builders: Experience with Python-based ORMs (e.g., SQLAlchemy) and query builders to facilitate database interactions and enhance code maintainability. Version Control and Collaboration: Proficiency in Git for version control and experience collaborating within a development team using tools like GitHub or GitLab. Interview process • 45 minute interview with the hiring manager • Technical assessment • Meet the team • Reference checks and offer