Python Developer - Trading Data APIs & Pipelines

GTS; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services technology firm is seeking a Python developer to join their Data Services team. The role involves building and improving systems for trading infrastructure, developing APIs, and optimizing databases. Candidates should have strong Python skills and experience with relational databases, preferably MySQL. This position offers hands-on exposure to senior management and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Free lunch daily

Access to a fully stocked pantry

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases, preferably MySQL.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in a Linux environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data ingestion and transformation pipelines.
• Develop APIs for reference data distribution and trading operations.
• Maintain and optimize databases.
• Automate processes and deploy services.
• Support applications for compliance reporting.

Skills

Python proficiency

Relational databases experience

Communication skills

Linux environment experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

MySQL

FastAPI

Airflow

Kafka

Redis

Docker

Nomad

Job description

A financial services technology firm is seeking a Python developer to join their Data Services team. The role involves building and improving systems for trading infrastructure, developing APIs, and optimizing databases. Candidates should have strong Python skills and experience with relational databases, preferably MySQL. This position offers hands-on exposure to senior management and a collaborative environment.