Senior Python Engineer / Developer

Collabera; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian pension fund is seeking a Senior Python Developer for a 6-month contract in Downtown Toronto. This hands-on role involves building custom software supporting trading across various asset classes. Candidates should have extensive experience in capital markets, strong Python skills, and familiarity with CI/CD processes.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience as a developer.
• Experience in capital markets and trading systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications for trading functions.
• Hands-on coding with Python, REST APIs, and AWS.
• Provide production support for business-critical trading platforms.

Skills

Python

REST API

AWS Cloud

Microservices

Strong SQL

Job description

Type : 6-Month Contract + Opportunity to Extend

Location : Toronto, ON

• Collabera is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join the Public Markets Technology - Total Fund Management Tradingteam at a major Canadian pension fund in Downtown Toronto.
• This hands-on role involves building and maintaining custom software solutions that support trading and post-trade functions across a wide range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, OTC, and FX.
• Working in close partnership with investment professionals and operations teams, this position provides direct visibility into the business impact of engineering efforts.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities :

• The Senior Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications that support trading and post-trade activities across asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, OTC, and FX.
• Approximately 50% of the role involves hands-on codingusing Python, REST APIs, and AWS Cloud.
• 20%of the time will be spent on analyzing requirements and implementing tailored solutionsin collaboration with traders, investment professionals, and operations teams.
• 20%of the role is focused on production support, ensuring stability and responsiveness for business-critical trading platforms.
• The remaining 10%is dedicated to managing deploymentsand participating in the CI / CD process to support scalable and reliable software delivery.

Must-Haves :

10-15 years of experience as a developer

Experience in capital markets, trading systems, and trade lifecycle processes-Front / Middle / Back office application

Strong hands-on experience in Python, RestAPI, AWS Cloud, and Microservices

• Strong SQL and database skills

Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps principles

• Ability to deliver scalable enterprise solutions in fast-paced environments

Plusses : Proficiency in C++

Multithreading experience

• Experience with Terraform
• Knowledge of FIX protocol
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and / or Murex trading platforms
• Exposure to Java or other programming languages