Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Python

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

About Beanfield

We don’t just build networks, we build communities. From our roots in Liberty Village to our growing footprint across Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, Beanfield has spent 35+ years connecting people through a robust, independently owned fibre-optic network.

With 500+ employees and an entrepreneurial mindset, we move fast, think creatively, and stay connected to the people who make Beanfield what it is. If you thrive in a collaborative, high-impact environment where your work matters, you will feel right at home.

Our headquarters is located in Toronto’s super-hip Liberty Village, surrounded by great coffee, food, energy, and creativity—making it a great place to collaborate in person.

Our Values

We Are Challengers We lead the way. We disrupt the industry by thinking differently, moving quickly, and taking ownership. We operate with a startup mentality and believe in building and investing in our own infrastructure, and our people.

We Are United We operate as one team. Collaboration is core to how we work, and every idea matters. We believe strong partnerships and shared ownership lead to better outcomes.

We Care We care deeply about our employees, partners, customers, and communities. We build trust through open communication, thoughtful decisions, and a relentless focus on our brand and customer experience.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join our technology team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and enhancing backend systems, APIs, and data processing tools using Python, Java and modern web frameworks. The Software Engineer will collaborate with product managers and other team members to deliver maintainable, scalable software that aligns with business objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute creatively to the company’s growth by pioneering innovative features and solving complex technical challenges. You will be responsible for writing clean, efficient code and integrating user-facing elements with server-side logic.

The Software Engineer will also participate in code reviews, improve engineering standards, and ensure the reliability of applications through testing and debugging. We value diverse perspectives and welcome applicants with technical requirements met through self-learning, boot camps, or industry experience.

What You’ll Do

Software Development & Implementation (50%)

Core Development:
Write clean, efficient, and scalable code in Python and Java.

API Design:
Design and implement RESTful APIs to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

Optimization:
Identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions to ensure high availability and scalability.

Technical Design:
Collaborate with the Solutions Architect to translate high-level requirements into tangible technical designs and implementation plans.

Scalability:
Design systems with the appropriate level of complexity for the problem at hand, ensuring software is as simple as possible but no simpler.

Quality Assurance & Maintenance (20%)

Code Reviews:
Participate in peer code reviews to maintain code quality standards and provide actionable feedback.

Testing:
Develop and maintain automated test suites (using tools like pytest) to ensure code quality and prevent regressions.

Debugging:
Debug and resolve issues related to code changes in production, ensuring error-free releases.

Documentation:
Document code changes, API specifications, and technical processes to ensure knowledge transfer and maintainability.

Application Support:
Participate in a regular on-call rotation and remain available for extraordinary emergency situations to ensure the continuous stability of our core services.

Agile Participation:
Engage in agile processes, including sprint planning and stand-ups, to solve problems through iteration and collaboration.

What You Bring

3+ years of professional development experience, with specific proficiency in Python and Java.

Hands-on experience with Python web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI).

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience (including bootcamps and self-taught backgrounds)

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