Senior Python Developer

Glint Tech Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Glint Tech Solutions seeks a Senior Python Developer to own and deliver backend solutions within a cloud-first, enterprise environment in Toronto. You will design, build, and operate RESTful services and data pipelines, driving automation and production readiness with minimal supervision.

You will leverage Python, Java, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes on AWS, focusing on low-latency, robust software and strong testing practices within a collaborative client-facing setting.

Qualifications

• Consulting or client-facing delivery experience.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous environments.
• Proven independent delivery without close supervision.
• Strong Python experience in enterprise environments and Java (2 years).
• Experience with SQL, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong cloud experience (AWS).
• Strong unit and integration testing practices.
• Experience with message queues (SQS, Kafka, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Own timelines and deliverables, proactively managing scope, dependencies, and execution risks.
• Independently design and deliver software solutions by engaging stakeholders 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, escalating issues early when required.

Skills

Consulting experience

Ambiguity handling

Self-directed delivery

Python (enterprise)

Java

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Unit testing

Integration testing

Message queues

Tools

Kafka

SQS

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on, self-directed Senior Python Developer to support delivery within the Total Fund Management Portfolio Management Technology team. This role demands high autonomy, ownership of outcomes, and the ability to deliver working solutions with minimal oversight.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own timelines and deliverables, proactively managing scope, dependencies, and execution risks
• Independently design and deliver software solutions by engaging stakeholders 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, escalating issues early when required

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

• Prior consulting, advisory, or client-facing delivery experience
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments
• Proven independent delivery without close supervision
• Strong Python experience in enterprise environments + Java (2 years)
• Experience with SQL, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong cloud experience (AWS)
• Strong unit and integration testing practices
• Experience with message queues (SQS, Kafka, etc.)

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience building low-latency applications and CI/CD pipelines