Python Developer

Post Date

Mar 30, 2026

Location

Vancouver,
British Columbia

ZIP/Postal Code

V6Z 1
Canada
Jun 27, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

VAN-613e9ffd-1405-443a-ac1c-511afd6c798d

Pay Rate

$54 - $67 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior-level Back-end Developer for a top retail and consumer technology client. This individual will own and scale backend services supporting store-facing iOS applications used daily by in-store employees. The role focuses on building reliable, scalable, and secure serverless systems in AWS while collaborating closely with mobile and frontend teams. This is a highly visible role suited for a technically strong engineer who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys ownership, and wants to make a direct impact on global in-store experiences through modern backend architecture

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of backend engineering experience

Strong proficiency in Python

Experience building and operating API-based and event-driven services

Strong AWS serverless experience (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, S3, SQS/SNS/EventBridge)

Deep understanding of distributed systems and service reliability

Strong testing discipline (unit and integration testing)

DynamoDB or NoSQL experience with access pattern design

Experience with AI agentic workflows

On-call and incident response experience

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform preferred)

Microservices or Lambda-based architecture experience

Observability tools experience (Datadog, Splunk)

GitLab CI/CD workflow experience

Experience supporting peak or seasonal traffic events

Experience working with globally distributed teams

Strong security mindset (secrets management, credential hygiene)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.