Python Engineer- AI

On behalf of our client in the financial services sector
, Procom is searching for a Python Engineer for a contract-to-hire role. This position is hybrid (3 days onsite) in Mississauga, Ontario
.

The Python Engineer will build and support modern software solutions leveraging Python, microservices, REST APIs, event-driven architectures, and emerging AI capabilities. The role contributes to developing agentic AI workflows and model-integration components while delivering scalable, secure applications aligned to enterprise engineering and governance standards.

• Design, develop, test, and support Python-based applications and services.
• Build and maintain REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven integrations.
• Contribute to development of agentic AI workflows and model-integration application components.
• Implement integrations between AI models, enterprise systems, and business applications.
• Develop reusable services and components following enterprise engineering standards.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (design, coding, testing, deployment, support).
• Implement monitoring, logging, and operational controls to ensure service reliability.
• Contribute to automation, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks.
• Work with messaging and event-streaming technologies to support asynchronous processing.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to analyze requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Support issue resolution, performance tuning, and application enhancements.
• Document technical designs, implementation details, and operational procedures.
• Follow established security, governance, and risk management standards.

• 3+ years of experience developing applications using Python.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices development.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and messaging platforms.
• Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or similar Python frameworks.
• Knowledge of SQL and database technologies.
• Familiarity with source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to agentic AI frameworks, MCP, LLMs, and GenAI solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related STEM field (or equivalent experience).

• Familiarity with Kafka, MQ, or event-streaming platforms.
• Experience with cloud platforms and container technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Financial services / banking / risk management domain experience.
• Understanding of distributed systems, observability, and platform monitoring.
• Advanced degree in a STEM-related field.

This is a contract-to-hire assignment (5 months contract to hire).

ASAP

Mississauga, Ontario (hybrid, 3 days onsite).

This employer uses both human and technology-assisted tools to support candidate screening and assessment. Final hiring decisions are made by people.