Senior Python/AWS Engineer

EPAM Systems Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life Insurance

Employee assistance

Telehealth

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

PTO & vacation

RRSP match

Parental leave top-up

Stock purchase plan

Critical illness

Employee discounts

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

EPAM Canada is seeking a hands-on software engineer to support the Total Fund Management Portfolio. You will own timelines, design RESTful, cloud-native services on AWS, and deliver end-to-end solutions with CI/CD and rigorous testing.

You will collaborate with investment, risk, and operations teams to build scalable platforms, manage risks, and communicate progress. A self-directed, client-facing delivery mindset is essential in a global, inclusive EPAM environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting or client-facing delivery
• Ability to own and deliver independently
• Strong problem-solving in ambiguous situations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Experience with AI-assisted engineering tools in daily delivery
• Strong Python experience in enterprise environments
• Experience building RESTful services/APIs
• Strong cloud experience (AWS preferred)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Strong unit and integration testing practices

Responsibilities

• Own timelines and deliverables, proactively managing scope, dependencies, and execution risks
• Independently frame, design, and deliver software solutions by engaging stakeholders, clarifying ambiguous requirements, and challenging assumptions
• Build backend services and RESTful APIs aligned to those designs
• Develop cloud-native applications (AWS preferred)
• Implement workflow automation and data pipelines where needed
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD
• Ensure solutions are production-ready, including testing, documentation, and handover
• Act as a reliable execution partner, proactively communicating progress, trade-offs, risks, and changes in expectations

Skills

Python

REST APIs

AWS

CI/CD

Testing

Delivery management

AI tools

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Job description

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC.

As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.

We are seeking a hands‑on engineer to support delivery within the Total Fund Management Portfolio Management team with one of our clients. This role is suited for an experienced, self‑directed software engineer who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, take ownership of outcomes, solve ambiguous problems, and deliver working solutions with minimal day‑to‑day oversight.

This is not a role for someone who requires detailed task breakdowns or constant direction. Once objectives and constraints are clear, you are expected to independently drive work to completion, proactively manage risks, communicate progress and trade‑offs effectively, and manage stakeholder expectations.

The Total Fund Management team supports the enterprise‑level investment structure and processes for managing the clients portfolio. The team collaborates across investment, risk, and operations groups to integrate and optimize portfolio management workflows using modern, cloud‑native technologies.

The TFM PM Engineering team builds platforms and analytical capabilities that enable portfolio construction, monitoring, and decision‑making at scale, supporting the long‑term objectives of the fund.

Responsibilities

• Own timelines and deliverables, proactively managing scope, dependencies, and execution risks

• Independently frame, design, and deliver software solutions by engaging stakeholders, clarifying ambiguous requirements, and challenging assumptions

• Build backend services and RESTful APIs aligned to those designs

• Develop cloud‑native applications (AWS preferred)

• Implement workflow automation and data pipelines where needed

• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD

• Ensure solutions are production‑ready, including testing, documentation, and handover

• Act as a reliable execution partner, proactively communicating progress, trade‑offs, risks, and changes in expectations

Requirements

• Prior consulting, advisory, or client‑facing delivery experience

• Proven ownership and independent delivery without close supervision

• Strong problem‑solving skills, including the ability to frame and solve problems in ambiguous situations

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including proactive expectation management

• Demonstrated adoption of AI‑assisted engineering tools and practices as part of day‑to‑day software delivery

• Strong Python experience in enterprise environments

• Experience building RESTful services / APIs

• Strong cloud experience (AWS preferred)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines

• Strong unit and integration testing practices

Nice to have

• Workflow automation experience

• CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions)

• Workflow orchestration experience

• Terraform (infrastructure as code)

• Capital markets experience

We offer

• Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid)

• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid)

• Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)

• Telehealth (Company Paid)

• Short‑term Disability (Company Paid)

• Long‑Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick days)

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company match

• Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top‑up

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi‑national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting‑edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

This posting includes a base salary range EPAM Canada would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, training, the demand for the role, skillset, and overall business and local labour market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: CA$115,000 - CA$165,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

EPAM Canada welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Please contact WFA Human Resource CA [e-mail] if you have questions in this regard, or if you require an accommodation to complete the application process.

EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.