Senior Software Engineer - Back-End

d1g1t; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fintech startup in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive projects from implementation to deployment. The role involves designing solutions with a strong emphasis on performance and scalability. Ideal candidates are proficient in Python and Django, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions for large datasets. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation with competitive compensation and flexible work options.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Flexible work schedule

Ability to work abroad for up to 2 months

Continuing Education Allowance

Fitness and Wellness Credit

Qualifications

• Results-driven with a keen ability to balance practical and optimal solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize performance on large datasets.
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product team to shape functional requirements.
• Design and implement solutions using Python and Django.
• Drive implementation from conception to deployment.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Python

Experience with Django

Expertise in troubleshooting large codebases

Understanding of relational databases

Familiarity with REST API

Education

Background in Math, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

PostgreSQL

Celery

Redis

Git

Job description

Salary

About d1g1t

d1g1t is the industrys first enterprise wealth management platform powered by institutional‑grade analytics and risk management tools that allows firms to elevate the quality of their advice and demonstrate its value to clients. Through a single integrated solution that covers the entire advisory lifecycle, d1g1t provides wealth management firms with a whole new set of capabilities they've never had before. Headquartered in Toronto, the company was founded and is led by an experienced financial technology team who have developed leading enterprise portfolio systems for many of the world's banks, institutional asset managers, hedge funds and regulators.

d1g1t's leadership is being recognized across the industry. We are proud to be ranked among Canada's Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail and have been selected by RBC Wealth Management to enhance their technology infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to work with our cutting‑edge, institutional‑grade platform as we scale, offering a hands‑on role in shaping the next generation of wealth management technology.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in driving projects from implementation to deployment, as well as maintaining current projects. You will bring your technical expertise to the table, influencing both the engineering direction and product decisions, while taking full ownership of your work. In this role, you will also be responsible for troubleshooting issues, reviewing tickets, and ensuring smooth project delivery. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, communicative, and proactive, with a strong focus on delivering high‑quality, scalable solutions working with very large datasets.

What you will do

• Collaborating with the Product team, understanding and shaping functional requirements.
• Designing and implementing solutions using Python, Django and other tools, focusing on quality, performance and scalability.
• Proactively driving the implementation process from conception to deployment.
• Collaborating with other engineers, writing effective and well‑tested code.
• Maintaining and improving existing codebase.
• Providing updates about your work and giving feedback to others.

What you will bring

You are results‑driven with a keen ability to balance practical and optimal solutions to meet business needs effectively and on time.

• Strong proficiency in Python and code‑design principles.
• Experience with Django or similar web framework.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and debugging large codebases and complex systems with big datasets.
• Deep understanding of relational databases, including the ability to troubleshoot and optimize performance on large datasets.
• Familiarity with REST API, PostgreSQL, Celery, Redis, Git.

Nice to Have

• Experience with trading or portfolio management systems.
• Experience with AWS, numpy and / or pandas.
• Background in Math, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.

Perks of working at d1g1t

• Excellent opportunity to join a fast‑growing Fintech startup
• Working in a culture of collaboration and innovation where your voice is valued and given importance.
• Competitive compensation package with bonus and comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Fitness and Wellness Credit
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Flexible work schedule
• Ability to work abroad for up to 2 months in a year (some conditions apply).

In our most recent Employee Experience Survey, employees rated Diversity & Inclusion at d1g1t Inc. as one of our strengths! d1g1t Inc. celebrates diversity in its workforce structure and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the recruiter if you require accommodation; to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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