Senior Developer - Equity Markets

Global Technical Talent; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management organization seeks a Senior Developer (Equity Markets) in Edmonton. This role focuses on designing and building advanced research tools, translating complex investment requirements into software solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience, strong knowledge in software design principles, and extensive Python experience. This position offers the opportunity to impact finance and technology while mentoring peers.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of software development experience with strong knowledge of software design principles.
• Extensive, hands-on experience with Python.
• Experience with database design and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Public Equities group to understand business needs.
• Design, develop, and deploy high-quality software solutions.
• Lead the design and implementation of key features for software systems.

Skills

Advanced Python software development

Software architecture and system design

Database design and SQL querying

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field

Tools

Python

.NET

Job description

Primary Job Title

Senior Developer - Equity Markets

Alternate/Related Job Titles

Senior Software Developer
Equity Markets Developer
Senior Python Developer
Financial Systems Developer

Location

Edmonton, AB

Onsite Flexibility

Remote

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start: As Soon As Possible

Job Summary

The Senior Developer (Equity Markets) plays a critical role in designing, building, and supporting advanced research tools and models that enable the Public Equities investment team. As part of the Business Technology Operations group, this role partners closely with the Systematic Equity Strategies team to translate complex investment and capital markets requirements into high-quality, scalable software solutions. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of finance and technology while mentoring peers and influencing technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Public Equities group to understand business needs and translate them into clear technical requirements.
• Design, develop, and deploy high-quality software solutions using Python, .NET, and other relevant technologies.
• Lead the design and implementation of key features and components for both existing and new software systems.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and quality assurance activities to ensure solutions meet high standards of performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Coordinate solution design with other technology teams, including Operations, Data, and Infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to other developers and team members.

Success Measures

• Demonstrate excellence across the full software development lifecycle by applying best practices in algorithms, data structures, system design, and solution architecture.
• Establish credibility as a trusted technical expert for the Systematic Equity Strategies team by effectively transforming business requirements into technology solutions.
• Understand and navigate complex enterprise technology architectures and collaborate with Business Technology stakeholders to deliver diverse initiatives successfully.
• Take ownership of team deliverables while providing mentorship and leadership to support overall team success.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of software development experience with strong knowledge of software design principles, system design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Extensive, hands‑on experience with Python.
• Experience with database design and SQL.
• Strong understanding of systematic investment strategies and equity research practices.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• CFA designation, master’s degree, or other relevant advanced education.
• Experience with additional programming languages such as Java or C#.NET.
• Proven experience in the financial services industry, particularly fund management and capital markets, including knowledge of systematic investment practices, public market products, trade workflows, and investment research.

Required Skills

• Advanced Python software development
• Software architecture and system design
• Database design and SQL querying

Preferred Skills

• Capital markets and equity research domain knowledge
• Agile development methodologies
• Cross-team technical collaboration
• Mentorship and technical leadership

Additional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ownership mindset and commitment to high-quality delivery

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

A leading investment management organization focused on public equities and systematic investment strategies, leveraging advanced research, technology, and data‑driven models to deliver long‑term value in global capital markets.

About GTT

GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. As a Native American‑owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 and institutional organizations across financial services, technology, healthcare, and life sciences throughout the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!