Senior Python Developer

RBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented software developer to join their innovative Counterparty Risk Trading desk. This role involves modernizing their trading platform, utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as Python and Kubernetes. You'll collaborate closely with front office trading and quant teams to build microservices for pricing, ensuring high performance and scalability. The position offers a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the trading platform. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Coaching and development opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development required.
• 3+ years of application development in Python necessary.
• Knowledge of building enterprise-class applications at scale.

Responsibilities

• Implement pricing and booking services in Python.
• Develop high quality service-oriented REST endpoints.
• Work with Front office and quant trading teams.

Skills

Python

Docker

Agile Methodology

Software Development

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Version Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

The Counterparty Risk Trading desk at RBC are undergoing significant investment to modernize the calculation and speed of their existing trading platform. As a part of a multi year technology transformation goal, we aim to move the business to a modern distributed pricing based framework, utilizing Python, Kubernetes and docker for distribution. You will work to build out a greenfield Counterparty Risk Trading platform, building microservices for pricing, and working directly and closely with front office trading and quant teams. The role will involve a lot of direct communication with front office users and will be based in Toronto.

What will you do?

• Work with our Front office and quant trading teams to understand their existing overnight risk and pricing systems

• Implement pricing and booking services in Python

• Develop high quality service-oriented REST endpoints

• Work closely with a Front-End team to deliver a consolidated platform

• Ensure the platform can perform effectively by utilizing Kubernetes-based scaling technologies

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience in software development

• 3+ years of experience in application development in Python

• Knowledge of building enterprise-class applications at scale

• Good knowledge of enterprise-level concepts such as integration and regression testing

• Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)

Nice-to-have

• Working knowledge of containerized applications

• Financial knowledge in any asset class

• Experience in CI/CD concepts

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Opportunities to work with the best in the field

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

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Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Docker (Software), Python (Programming Language), Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Version Control

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-02-05

Application Deadline:

2025-05-28

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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