software Platform engineering
Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable platform infrastructure to support microservices-based applications. Ensure environment consistency and optimize database performance for the engineering team.
- On-site
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Aug 3, 2026
- Apply by Sep 2, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Job Title: Platform Engineer Location: Canada , Toronto downtown, Onsite 5 days Job Title: Platform Engineer Job Summary: Apexon is seeking a skilled and proactive Platform Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable platform infrastructure to support our microservices-based applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Docker, Python, MySQL, RESTful APIs, and message brokers like RabbitMQ, with a strong understanding of microservice architecture. Required Skills and Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in software/platform engineering roles. Strong proficiency in Python for backend development. Solid experience with Docker for containerization and environment consistency. In-depth knowledge of MySQL including optimization and performance tuning. Experience working with message brokers like RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar. Hands-on experience with microservice architecture design and implementation. Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools is a plus. Understanding of system design, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure preferred).
What you’ll do
Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable platform infrastructure to support microservices-based applications. Ensure environment consistency and optimize database performance for the engineering team.
Requirements
Requires over 8 years of experience in software or platform engineering with strong proficiency in Python, Docker, and MySQL. Candidates must have hands-on experience with message brokers and microservice architecture design.
Listed skills
- Microsoft AzurePreferred
- MySQLPreferred
- CI/CDPreferred
- DockerPreferred
- Amazon Web ServicesPreferred
- Google CloudPreferred
- PythonPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Python
- Docker
- MySQL
- RESTful APIs
- RabbitMQ
- Microservices Architecture
- Kafka
- CI/CD
- DevOps
- System Design
- Distributed Systems
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
Job areas
- Software
- Technology
- Engineering
- Consulting
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 8+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 2, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available