Python Developer

Cititec; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commodities trading firm is seeking a Python Developer for their Toronto office. The role involves designing backend services, optimizing tools for traders, and collaborating with operations teams. Ideal candidates will have strong Python experience and a background in financial services. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and trading.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or a similar technical field.
• Strong experience with Python and its frameworks, particularly FastAPI.
• Financial services experience in commodities trading or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing backend services using Python and FastAPI.
• Working with large datasets utilizing Pandas and NumPy.
• Deploying and maintaining cloud-native applications in AWS.
• Collaborating with teams to meet business needs.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Pandas

NumPy

Cloud computing

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Job description

A leading global commodities trading firm is hiring a Python Developer to join their growing Toronto office. Technology and data are at the heart of their success – from trading strategies to risk analytics, they're pushing the boundaries of what tech can do in the world of physical and financial trading.

In this role, you’ll work across both front and middle office systems, building and optimising tools that traders and analysts rely on every day. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performance team that’s solving complex problems using modern Python-based solutions.

What you’ll be doing :

• Designing and developing backend services using Python and FastAPI
• Working with large datasets using Pandas and NumPy
• Deploying and maintaining cloud-native applications in AWS
• Partnering closely with trading, risk and operations teams to understand and deliver on business needs

What we’re looking for :

• A degree in Computer Science (or similar technical field)
• Strong experience with Python, including experience with FastAPI, Pandas, NumPy and AWS
• Financial services experience is essential – ideally commodities trading, but investment banking, hedge funds or asset management backgrounds will also be considered