Senior Back-End Engineer

About Portfolio Xpressway (PXW): PortfolioXpressWay (“PXW”), a Toronto-based, innovative FinTech company with a mission to lead the next generation of fully-digital investment management solutions. PXW’s cutting edge platform offers investment professionals a holistic view of their clients’ wealth, bringing all aspects of a complex portfolio into one view, no matter the source. We are an early-stage company with strong private backing and a vision to become the market-leading technology platform for investment professionals. We offer a competitive package for candidates who are looking to participate in building our vision and tackling the variety of business & technology problems facing high-net worth investors and their advisors. If you are ambitious, driven and seeking to make a significant impact, then PXW is the place for you. Join us on our journey as we redefine industry standards and shape the future.
About the Role: As a Senior Back-End Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our Back-End systems, ensuring the seamless integration of our applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Django, Python, SQL, and a strong background in API development and integration.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust Back-End solutions using Django and Python.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute to the overall architecture of the applications.
• Implement and optimize database structures and queries using SQL for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration with front-end applications and third-party services.
• Work closely with front-end developers to ensure effective communication between the Back-End and front-end components of the applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure the stability and reliability of the Back-End systems.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve the development process.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 5-7+ years working as a Back-End Engineer or similar role.
• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Back-End Developer with expertise in Django, Python, and SQL.
• Strong Backend experience is a must: Building API endpoints, background tasks, database management.
• Backend Testing
• Excellent knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Strong understanding of API development and integration.
• Experience in designing and optimizing database structures using SQL.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies and the ability to collaborate with front-end developers.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with agile methodology.

Tech Stack: Django, Postgres, SQL, Python, Azure, TypeScript, JavaScript PXW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email with your request to [email protected]. Your information will be treated as confidential.