Python Developer

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Experience with HTML5 or ReactJS

Gen AI tools (Copilot, Windsurf,Claude

End-of-Day market data experience

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Software Developer for our client's Quantitative & Technology Services (QTS) team, supporting the Market Data Services platform. This platform delivers end-of-day market data feeds across multiple capital markets businesses, used to calculate Risk and PnL.

This is a fast-paced environment with frequently evolving requirements, where the developer will work closely with the Development Lead/Manager, business partners, and cross-functional technology groups to deliver

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on development experience in Python, PySpark, Django, distributed databases, caching, REST APIs, and database technologies.
• 3+ years of experience with middleware messaging technologies (Solace, JMS).
• 3+ years of experience working with Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Data Lake).
• Strong working knowledge of design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and OO concepts.
• Experience with version control (GitHub, Jenkins) and build tools (Maven).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface with a highly engaged client group under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and pick up new technologies/business knowledge quickly.

Responsibilities

• Build solutions that support and execute the core EOD data flow processes
• Design, develop, and maintain reusable components for data management and job execution
• Participate in requirements gathering sessions with business stakeholders and technology groups; produce use case analysis and solution designs
• Provide development support and Level 2 production support alongside the team
• Proactively identify operational risks and control deficiencies within the business
• Review and comply with firm policies applicable to business activities
• Escalate operational risk events, control deficiencies, and identified risks to line management and relevant risk/control functions in a timely manner

Skills

Python

PySpark

Django

Distributed Databases

Caching

REST APIs

Big Data

OO Concepts

Data Structures

Algorithms

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Maven

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Software Developer for our client's Quantitative & Technology Services (QTS) team, supporting the Market Data Services applications platform. This platform delivers end-of-day market data feeds across multiple capital markets businesses, used to calculate Risk and PnL. This is a fast-paced environment with frequently evolving requirements, where the developer will work closely with the Development Lead/Manager, business partners, and cross-functional technology groups to deliver high-quality products and drive continuous improvement across processes, application design, and execution.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Build solutions that support and execute the core EOD data flow processes
• Design, develop, and maintain reusable components for data management and job execution
• Participate in requirements gathering sessions with business stakeholders and technology groups; produce use case analysis and solution designs
• Provide development support and Level 2 production support alongside the team
• Proactively identify operational risks and control deficiencies within the business
• Review and comply with firm policies applicable to business activities
• Escalate operational risk events, control deficiencies, and identified risks to line management and relevant risk/control functions in a timely manner

Must Haves

• 7+ years of hands-on development experience in Python, PySpark, Django, distributed databases, caching, REST APIs, and database technologies
• 3+ years of experience with middleware messaging technologies (Solace, JMS)
• 3+ years of experience working with Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Data Lake)
• Strong working knowledge of design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and OO concepts
• Experience with version control (GitHub, Jenkins) and build tools (Maven)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface with a highly engaged client group under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and pick up new technologies/business knowledge quickly

Plusses

• Experience with HTML5 or ReactJS
• Experience with Gen AI tools (Copilot, Windsurf, Claude Code) for code generation, test creation, and debugging
• Prior experience with End-of-Day market data across capital markets lines of business

Disclosure: AI is used in the recruitment process for this role