Data Platform Engineer
Build scalable backend services and cloud-native microservices using Python and FastAPI. Develop Snowflake-native applications and secure REST APIs while collaborating with product and analytics teams.
- Hybrid
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Aug 6, 2026
- Apply by Sep 5, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
🚀 We're Hiring | Data Platform Engineer (Python Backend) | Toronto, ON (Onsite – 3 Days/Week) 🚀 📍 Location: Toronto, ON We're looking for a Senior Backend Platform Engineer with strong Python development experience and a solid background in building cloud-native applications, microservices, and REST APIs. Experience developing Snowflake-native applications is an important part of the role. 💻 Must-Have Skills ✅ 10+ years of Backend Engineering experience ✅ Python (FastAPI) & Microservices ✅ REST APIs & OpenAPI/Swagger ✅ SQL (Snowflake & PostgreSQL) ✅ Snowflake (Snowpark, Stored Procedures, Tasks, Streams & Dynamic Tables) ✅ Docker, Git & CI/CD ✅ AWS, Azure, or GCP ✅ Strong ownership of end-to-end feature delivery ⭐ Nice to Have • Payments or FinTech experience • OAuth2, JWT & Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) • Pydantic & Async Python • Backend Platform Engineering experience 🚀 What You'll Do • Build scalable backend services using Python & FastAPI • Design and deploy cloud-native microservices • Develop Snowflake-native applications and backend processing engines • Design secure, versioned REST APIs • Deliver production-ready features from design through deployment • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Analytics teams 🎓 Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline (Master's preferred) • 10+ years of professional backend/platform engineering experience • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and own features end-to-end 📩 Interested? Please email your updated resume to: 📧 yashvi.shah@apexon.com #Hiring #BackendEngineer #DataPlatformEngineer #Python #FastAPI #Microservices #RESTAPI #Snowflake #Snowpark #BackendDevelopment #PlatformEngineering #SQL #PostgreSQL #Docker #CICD #AWS #Azure #GCP #CloudEngineering #FinTech #TorontoJobs #TorontoTech #CanadaJobs #HiringNow
What you’ll do
Build scalable backend services and cloud-native microservices using Python and FastAPI. Develop Snowflake-native applications and secure REST APIs while collaborating with product and analytics teams.
Requirements
Requires over 10 years of backend engineering experience with a strong focus on Python and Snowflake. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, with a Master's preferred.
Listed skills
- Microsoft AzurePreferred
- REST APIsPreferred
- CI/CDPreferred
- PostgreSQLPreferred
- DockerPreferred
- Amazon Web ServicesPreferred
- Google CloudPreferred
- GitPreferred
- PythonPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Python
- FastAPI
- Microservices
- REST APIs
- OpenAPI
- Swagger
- Snowflake
- Snowpark
- PostgreSQL
- Docker
- Git
- CI/CD
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Backend Engineering
Job areas
- Software
- Technology
- Data & Analytics
- Engineering
- Finance & Accounting
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 10+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 5, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Office presence
- 3 days per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available