DevOps/ Software Engineer – Python/ Java

Finance Professionals Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto seeks a DevOps/Software Engineer to design and implement integrations between vendor APIs and bank systems. The successful candidate will manage cloud solutions, collaborate with various teams, and ensure security compliance. Ideal candidates have over 10 years in IT and experience in Python/Java. This hybrid role offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise IT experience.
• 3+ years' experience as a Software or DevOps Engineer.
• Experience in designing, programming and implementing APIs.
• Experience with automated security scanning in CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with SSO and general OS system administration.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement best practices for cloud SaaS solutions.
• Work closely with teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Implement security practices to protect system integrity.
• Analyze system performance and implement improvements.
• Design and implement disaster recovery plans.

Skills

Cloud Management

Collaboration

Security best practices

Performance Optimization

Disaster Recovery

Education

Bachelors in technical field (computer science)

Tools

Python

Java

Linux

Windows

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid | Downtown, Toronto and Scarborough

Duration: 8 months

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for a DevOps/Software Engineer – Python/Java to design and implement integrations between vendor APIs and Bank systems to provide seamless automation of SCA and SBoM generation through SDLC processes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in Role

• Cloud Management: Be able to assess and implement best practices when configuring cloud SaaS solutions and integrations with APIs
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to identify and resolve issues, complete threat risk assessments, and improve existing processes.
• Security: Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards to protect the integrity and confidentiality of our systems and data.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze system performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce latency, and optimize resource usage.
• Disaster Recovery: Design and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity and data integrity in case of system failures or other unforeseen events.

Must-Have Skills

• 10+ years of enterprise IT experience
• 3+ years’ experience as a Software or DevOps Engineer
• Experience in designing, programming and implementing APIs, automation scripts using Python, Java, or other scripting tools
• Experience in designing and implementing automated security scanning in CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with SSO, Networking, and general OS system administration (Linux and Windows)

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Experience with security tools (SAST, SCA, DAST)

Soft Skills Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to devise innovative solutions to complex technical challenges
• Strong collaborator, team player

Education

• Bachelors in technical field (computer science)

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.