Senior Python Developer

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join their Counterparty Risk Trading desk in Toronto. This role involves building a modern trading platform using Python, Kubernetes, and Docker, while collaborating closely with trading teams. Candidates should have extensive software development experience and a strong background in Python application development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of application development experience in Python.
• Experience building enterprise-scale applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with front office and quant trading teams.
• Implement pricing and booking services in Python.
• Develop high-quality RESTful service endpoints.

Skills

Python

Microservices

Kubernetes

Docker

RESTful services

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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Job Description

The Counterparty Risk Trading desk at RBC is undergoing significant investment to modernize the calculation and speed of their existing trading platform. As part of a multi-year technology transformation, the goal is to migrate to a modern distributed pricing framework utilizing Python, Kubernetes, and Docker for distribution. You will work on building a greenfield Counterparty Risk Trading platform, developing microservices for pricing, and collaborating closely with front office trading and quant teams. The role involves direct communication with front office users and is based in Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with front office and quant trading teams to understand their risk and pricing systems.
• Implement pricing and booking services in Python.
• Develop high-quality RESTful service endpoints.
• Work with front-end teams to deliver an integrated platform.
• Ensure platform performance through Kubernetes-based scaling technologies.

Qualifications

Must-have

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of application development experience in Python.
• Experience building enterprise-scale applications.
• Knowledge of enterprise concepts like integration and regression testing.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Nice-to-have

• Experience with containerized applications.
• Financial knowledge across asset classes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program, opportunities for professional growth, collaborative team environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Additional Details

Location: RBC Centre, 155 Wellington St W, Toronto, Canada.

Work hours: 37.5/week.

Employment: Full-time, salaried.

Platform: Capital Markets.

Posted: 2025-02-05. Deadline: 2025-05-28.

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