About the role
Akkodis is seeking a Python Backend Developer for a Contract position with a client in Kanata, Ottawa ON (Hybrid 3 Days/week). Ideally, the successful candidate will have strong hands-on Python and frameworks like Django or Flask and RESTful APIs, database systems and Experience with Apache Kafka with Linux-based environments, and some exposure with Docker and container orchestration using Kubernetes . The preferred candidate for large Canadian Banking/Financial Enterprise clients.
Position: Python Backend Developer
Location: Kanata, Ottawa ON (Hybrid 3 Days/week)
Contract (18 Months)
Must Have Skills
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with strong Python skills to design, build, and maintain scalable server-side applications. You will work on RESTful APIs, database systems, and modern backend infrastructure to support high-performance, distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop scalable backend systems using Python (and Java where required).
- Build and maintain robust RESTful APIs .
- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Cassandra.
- Integrate Apache Kafka for real-time data processing and message queuing.
- Containerize services using Docker and orchestrate using Kubernetes .
- Optimize backend performance and ensure system reliability and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture and implementation.
Technical Skills & Expertise:
- Strong proficiency in Python and frameworks like Django or Flask .
- Solid understanding of SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL systems (Cassandra).
- Experience with Apache Kafka and distributed messaging systems.
- Familiarity with Linux-based environments .
- Proficient in Docker and container orchestration using Kubernetes .
- Version control expertise using Git , with experience in managing complex branching.
- Strong understanding of data structures , algorithms , and object-oriented design (OOD) .
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure .
- Knowledge of test-driven development and testing frameworks like Pytest .
Exposure to Spring Boot , Java , or JavaScript is a plus.
About Akkodis
Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Talent, Academy, Consulting, and Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together.
With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow.
Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. The Adecco Group is a leader in delivering expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.
www.akkodis.com
About the role
Akkodis is seeking a Python Backend Developer for a Contract position with a client in Kanata, Ottawa ON (Hybrid 3 Days/week). Ideally, the successful candidate will have strong hands-on Python and frameworks like Django or Flask and RESTful APIs, database systems and Experience with Apache Kafka with Linux-based environments, and some exposure with Docker and container orchestration using Kubernetes . The preferred candidate for large Canadian Banking/Financial Enterprise clients.
Position: Python Backend Developer
Location: Kanata, Ottawa ON (Hybrid 3 Days/week)
Contract (18 Months)
Must Have Skills
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with strong Python skills to design, build, and maintain scalable server-side applications. You will work on RESTful APIs, database systems, and modern backend infrastructure to support high-performance, distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop scalable backend systems using Python (and Java where required).
- Build and maintain robust RESTful APIs .
- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Cassandra.
- Integrate Apache Kafka for real-time data processing and message queuing.
- Containerize services using Docker and orchestrate using Kubernetes .
- Optimize backend performance and ensure system reliability and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture and implementation.
Technical Skills & Expertise:
- Strong proficiency in Python and frameworks like Django or Flask .
- Solid understanding of SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL systems (Cassandra).
- Experience with Apache Kafka and distributed messaging systems.
- Familiarity with Linux-based environments .
- Proficient in Docker and container orchestration using Kubernetes .
- Version control expertise using Git , with experience in managing complex branching.
- Strong understanding of data structures , algorithms , and object-oriented design (OOD) .
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure .
- Knowledge of test-driven development and testing frameworks like Pytest .
Exposure to Spring Boot , Java , or JavaScript is a plus.
About Akkodis
Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Talent, Academy, Consulting, and Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together.
With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow.
Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. The Adecco Group is a leader in delivering expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.
www.akkodis.com