Web developer

Backend Developer – Python, AWS

Employer: Astra North Infoteck Inc.

Location: Toronto, ON

Experience: 4‑6 years

Employment

Terms:

Full time

Salary: $10,000 per month

Start Date: As soon as possible

• Implement backend solutions using AWS services such as Lambda and ECS containers, while ensuring code adheres to security, performance, and non‑functional requirements.
• Translate business requirements into detailed design specifications and code, collaborate with stakeholders to define, analyze, and deliver requirements, and assess the costs and benefits of different solutions to recommend appropriate designs.
• Assess the impact of design decisions on the computer solution service being developed and recommend alternate solutions to optimize performance, schedule, budget, quality, and downstream components’ system impact.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, identify emerging issues and trends, and provide specialized consulting, analytical, and technical support to resolve strategic issues.
• Conduct independent analysis and assessment, lead and implement initiatives to deliver business objectives, and support specific project deliverables and outcomes.
• Build solutions that are scalable, supportable, and achieve common assets, and recommend or automate approaches to streamline and integrate technological processes and systems to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay up to date on the latest industry technical and business trends, actively seek to improve solutions, and work in an Agile environment with a continuous improvement mindset and culture.
• Design, implement, and manage CDN infrastructure using Akamai to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability for customer‑facing applications and business processes.
• Handle multiple priorities and assignments with excellence and precision.
• Be part of a 24/7/365 organization; some after‑hours support is expected as part of the normal on‑call rotation.
• Directly support line‑of‑business development teams, provide guidance on implementation and changes for customer‑facing applications.
• Develop and maintain security protocols and measures to protect CDN infrastructure from cyber threats.
• Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying and resolving issues to optimize content delivery of critical applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate Akamai CDN solutions with existing systems and applications.
• Collaborate with information security teams to implement DDoS protection strategies and other security measures in the CDN.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients and internal teams regarding CDN and security best practices.
• Work closely with vendor and professional service teams on delivery‑related activities and strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, TCP/IP).
• Proven experience as a CDN Engineer or similar role with a strong focus on cybersecurity.
• In‑depth knowledge of Content Delivery Network technologies, including caching, load balancing, and content optimization.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience supporting 24/7/365 customer‑facing applications at enterprise scale.
• Awareness and experience with cybersecurity tools and practices, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) are a plus but not required.