Software Engineer

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada STACK IT Recruitment Full time

💡 Ready to build high-performance cloud services that power a global video technology platform?

We’re hiring a Software Engineer to develop Python-based cloud services and APIs running on AWS and Kubernetes. If you excel in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and modern DevOps tooling, this role is for you.

💻 Who You Are
A highly skilled Software Engineer with strong Python experience and deep knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, networking, and observability. You’re comfortable owning services end-to-end and delivering reliable, scalable cloud solutions.

📍 Work Type

- Fully On-Site - 5 days a week in-office
- Location: Toronto, ON
- Vacancy Type: This is a newly created position

Requirements

🎯 What You’ll Do

- Develop backend services in Python (Tornado, Django) for AWS and Kubernetes
- Build and optimize APIs powering distributed cloud systems
- Deploy and scale workloads on AWS: EC2, AutoScaling, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, CloudFormation
- Containerize and manage services using Docker and Kubernetes
- Implement monitoring using Prometheus and Zabbix
- Manage centralized logging systems (ELK / EFK)
- Work with networking protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, TLS)
- Support build pipelines using GNU Make, Meson, Autotools, SCons, or Gradle
- Utilize media technologies such as FFmpeg and GStreamer
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure clean, scalable service delivery

⭐ What We’re Looking For

- 5+ years of experience as an Backend/Python Engineer or in a similar backend/cloud-focused role
- Strong proficiency in Python (Tornado or Django preferred)
- Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases
- Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, AutoScaling, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, CloudFormation)
- Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and git
- Good grasp of networking fundamentals (IP, TCP, UDP, TLS)
- Experience setting up and maintaining monitoring tools (Prometheus, Zabbix)
- Experience with centralized logging platforms (ELK/EFK)
- Familiarity with build systems (GNU Make, Meson, Autotools, SCons, Gradle)

🔥 What Makes This Role Exciting

- Impact – Build the backbone of cloud services powering real-time, distributed applications
- Innovation – Work with Python, Kubernetes, AWS, and cutting-edge media/streaming technologies
- Growth – Develop complex cloud-native systems while deepening your expertise in backend engineering, scalability, and observability

Benefits

- Base Salary: $100,000 – $120,000
- Stock Options: Opportunity to own a part of the company and share in its growth
- Health Spending Account (HSA): Flexible, employer-funded account supporting your wellness
- Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of vacation

📩 Ready to Build Scalable Cloud Software? Apply Now

At STACK IT Recruitment, we connect top technical talent with standout opportunities across Canada. If you meet at least 70% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply - we’d love to chat

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