Senior C++ and Python Developer

Luxoft; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a Senior Engineer in Public Markets Technology. The role involves collaborating with investment professionals to design and implement trading solutions across various asset classes. You will be responsible for hands-on development, ensuring solutions meet business requirements while enhancing existing applications. This position offers the opportunity to impact trading activities directly and support a large community of contributors and beneficiaries.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• Experience with C++ and Python, along with SQL.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with trading professionals to design and build solutions.
• Develop and maintain software applications for trading functions.
• Conduct unit and integration testing on software components.

Skills

Capital Markets

Software Development Best Practices

C++

Python

SQL

Cloud Development

Education

University Degree in Engineering

University Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

FIX Protocol

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer in Public Markets Technology

Direct message the job poster from Luxoft.

You will work as a Senior Engineer in Public Markets Technology, partnering with investment traders, professionals, and operations staff to design and implement solutions that enable trading and post-trade activities. Your responsibilities include hands-on development and maintenance of solutions across various asset classes such as equities, fixed income, derivatives, OTC, and FX.

Through close collaboration with investment professionals and operations, you will witness the direct impact of your software on trade activities and the long-term value it delivers to the Fund, benefiting 20 million contributors and beneficiaries.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with investment trading professionals, operations, and technology teams to design and build solutions for trade activities across asset classes including futures, equities, fixed income, derivatives, OTC, and FX.
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications, which may include server-side enterprise solutions, GUIs, or customized solutions for specific business needs.
• Create solutions aligned with business requirements and long-term architecture and technology strategies, utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud development.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications to support trading functions.
• Conduct unit testing and integration testing on software components.
• Document design and program specifications.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables to ensure successful project completion.
• Develop scalable IT solutions within predictable timeframes, fostering appropriate IT behaviors.
• Share knowledge through application demos, walkthroughs, and documentation with team members and support staff.
• Provide responsive business support while adhering to quality standards for enterprise-level software development and support.

Mandatory Skills and Qualifications:

• University degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• Strong interest in capital markets and contributing to systems supporting portfolio management.
• Knowledge of software development best practices and patterns.
• Experience with C++ and Python, or eagerness to learn, along with SQL and a passion for staying updated with technology.
• Knowledge of cloud development technologies; experience with AWS is preferred.
• Experience with FIX protocol is a bonus.
• Desire to expand domain knowledge through on-the-job learning and continued education.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting