Python Backend Developer - Contract (Capital Markets)

GFT TECHNOLOGIES SE; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking an experienced Python Backend Developer for a contract role. This hybrid position involves developing services for asset-backed securities, collaborating closely with analysts, and optimizing code for performance. Candidates should have a strong background in Python, capital markets, and API development, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience with Python in enterprise or financial environments.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets and equities trading processes.
• Experience working with cloud or containerized environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python services to support ABS trade processing and data pipelines.
• Build APIs for structured product lifecycle tracking and regulatory reporting.
• Contribute to CI/CD, testing, and monitoring practices.

Skills

Python

Data Structures

System Integration

API Development

Agile Methodologies

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

Cloud Environments

Job description

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Python Backend Developer - Contract (Capital Markets)

Date: May 12, 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 2P1

Working place: Hybrid

**Contract Opportunity Available - No Visa Sponsorship options for this role. Hybrid Work 2-3 days from the client office in Downtown Toronto or Mississauga.**

We are looking for an experienced Python Back-End Developer to contribute to the analytics and lifecycle components of the ABS platform. This includes building services that support pricing, data enrichment, and post-trade workflows for Asset-Backed Securities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop Python services to support ABS trade processing, event handling, and data pipelines.
2. Work closely with quants and analysts to implement pricing and analytics logic.
3. Build APIs for structured product lifecycle tracking and regulatory reporting.
4. Optimize code for scalability, data throughput, and reliability.
5. Contribute to CI/CD, testing, and monitoring practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong knowledge of capital markets and equities trading processes.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience with Python in enterprise or financial environments.
• Strong understanding of data structures, system integration, and API development.
• Exposure to ABS, MBS, or broader Fixed Income product domains is preferred.
• Familiarity with NumPy, Pandas, and batch or real-time processing models.
• Experience working with cloud or containerized environments is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts in a multicultural team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

At GFT, we are committed to cultivating, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to attract, recruit, develop, and retain the most talented employees, regardless of their background. We are guided by our core values in everything we do, and recognize that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfill our social responsibility to make a difference.

At GFT, #MakeYourMark implies a commitment to always put you first, while helping you push your boundaries to achieve greatness, and giving you the freedom to innovate and create beyond conventions.

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