Senior Software Engineer

d1g1t; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fintech startup in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions using Python and Django, collaborating closely with product teams, and maintaining a robust codebase. You should have strong analytical skills and a passion for high-quality software. The company offers a competitive compensation package, wellness benefits, flexible working hours, and an innovative work culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with bonus

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Continuing Education Allowance

Flexible hours

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Ability to work abroad for up to 2 months

Qualifications

• 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 with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Product team to shape functional requirements.
• Designing and implementing solutions using Python and Django.
• Proactively driving the implementation process from conception to deployment.
• Maintaining and improving existing codebase.

Skills

Python

Django

Troubleshooting

Relational databases

REST API

PostgreSQL

Celery

Redis

Git

Education

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

Job description

Senior Software Engineer: Back-End Developer

About d1g1t

d1g1t is the leading institutional-grade enterprise wealth management platform for financial advisors, multi-family offices, broker dealers, and bank advisor networks. d1g1t replaces fragmented legacy systems with a unified platform that delivers advanced analytics and risk management tools across the wealth advisory lifecycle - all through an intuitive, easy-to-use interface. Much more than a reporting platform, d1g1t equips client-facing financial advisors, back-office teams and senior management with operational efficiencies, portfolio management and powerful intelligence they need in real-time. The company is led by an experienced financial technology team who have developed leading enterprise risk and portfolio management systems for many of the world's top investment banks, institutional and wealth managers, hedge funds, and regulators around the world.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

• 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 hours and Purpose Driven Hybrid-Work policy.
• Ability to work abroad for up to 2 months in a year (some conditions apply).
• Mac or Windows: choose what suits you.