Role overview

Role: Python backend Developer with Azure Experience

Location: Toronto, CA (Remote)

Type: Contract

Role Summary:

We are looking for a Python Developer with strong experience in designing, developing, and deploying cloud-based applications on Microsoft Azure.
The resource should have hands-on experience in Python development, API development, data processing, cloud integrations, and working with Azure services in an enterprise environment.

Day to Day job Duties:

Design, develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications, services, and APIs.
Build and deploy scalable solutions using Azure cloud services.
Develop REST APIs and backend services using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask.
Work with Azure services such as Azure Functions, App Service, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Azure Data Factory.
Integrate applications with external systems, databases, APIs, and cloud services.
Develop data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines using Python and Azure services.
Implement authentication, authorization, logging, monitoring, and error handling.
Collaborate with architects, business analysts, data engineers, QA teams, and client stakeholders.
Troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and support deployment activities.
Follow coding standards, security best practices, and cloud governance guidelines.

Basic Qualifications:

7 8 years of overall IT experience,
3+ years of Python development and
2+ years of hands-on Azure experience.
3+ Experience with REST API development using FastAPI, Flask
3+ Experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
3+ Experience with App Services, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, and Key Vault.
Good understanding of cloud-native application design and microservices architecture.
Knowledge of Kubernetes or Azure Kubernetes Service.
Working knowledge of Azure cloud services.
Knowledge of messaging queues such as KAFKA
Ability to write clean, reusable, well-documented, and testable code.
Understanding of authentication mechanisms such as Entra ID, OAuth, JWT, managed identities, and service principals.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-204

Nice to Have: