Python Developer (AWS)

Goldenpick Technologies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Software Developer to design and develop solutions that support trading activities across various asset classes. This full-time role requires a keen interest in capital markets, involvement in cloud development with AWS, and strong programming skills in Python. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to best practices in software development and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in capital markets and eagerness to contribute to systems supporting portfolio management activities.
• Knowledge of software development best practices and patterns.
• Experience in Python or a keen interest to learn SQL.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with trading professionals to design and build solutions.
• Collaborate with team members to develop new software applications.
• Maintain and improve existing applications to support trading functions.

Skills

APIs

Docker

Jenkins

REST

Python

AWS

NoSQL

MySQL

JavaScript

PostgreSQL

Django

GIT

Education

University degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with trading professionals, operations, and technology teams to design and build solutions enabling trade activities across a number of asset classes including futures, equities, fixed income, derivatives, OTC, and FX.
• Collaborate with team members to conceptualize, design, and develop new software applications. Applications may be server-side enterprise solutions, GUI, or highly customized solutions developed for the specific needs of a business partner.
• Create solutions tailored to business requirements aligned with the long-term architecture and technology strategy using Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Cloud development.
• Maintain and improve existing applications to support trading functions.
• Effectively unit test and perform integration testing on software components.
• Prepare and document design and program specifications.
• Manage timelines and deliverables towards the successful delivery of projects.
• Develop appropriate IT behaviors to enable building scalable solutions within predictable time frames.
• Provide knowledge transfer to team members and support staff through application demos, walkthroughs, and documentation.
• Provide responsive business assistance while adhering to processes required for quality enterprise-level software development and support.

Skills Must Have

• University degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• Strong interest in capital markets and eagerness to contribute to systems supporting portfolio management activities.
• Knowledge of software development best practices and patterns.
• Experience in Python or a keen interest to learn SQL and a passion to keep up-to-date with technology.
• Knowledge of technologies for Cloud development. Experience working with AWS is preferred.
• Experience in FIX protocol is a bonus.
• Passion to expand domain knowledge both on the job and through continued education.
• Commitment to client investment principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance.

Key Skills

APIs, Docker, Jenkins, REST, Python, AWS, NoSQL, MySQL, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, Django, GIT

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1