Senior Software Engineer (Java and Python)

Luxoft; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and build robust systems for portfolio and risk analytics. This role involves collaborating with portfolio managers and analysts to develop technology solutions that drive business value in the capital markets. You will leverage AWS services to create scalable applications while ensuring data quality and system performance. Join a dynamic team that values engineering excellence and innovation, and make a significant impact in a fast-paced, regulated environment where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in backend development with Python and Java.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technology solutions in an Agile environment.
• Manage data accessibility and quality across business functions.

Skills

Python

Java

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Project description

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build robust, scalable systems that support portfolio and risk analytics, order and trade lifecycle processing, and investment strategies. You will work closely with portfolio managers, quantitative analysts, and product teams to develop technology solutions that create tangible business value in the capital markets space.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end technology solutions in an Agile environment, collaborating with business and technical partners.
• Leverage AWS cloud services to build scalable, cloud-native applications aligned with long-term architecture goals.
• Manage structured and unstructured data, ensuring accessibility, accuracy, and usability across various business functions.
• Identify and resolve data issues, exceptions, and inconsistencies while improving data quality and reliability.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and infrastructure-as-code for efficient deployment.
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability across mission-critical applications.
• Drive engineering excellence through coding best practices, technical mentorship, and peer collaboration.

SKILLS

Must have

• 10+ years of experience with Python for backend development and data processing
• 10+ years of experience with Java in enterprise systems
• 5+ years working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with MongoDB
• 5+ years developing and deploying systems on AWS
• Demonstrated experience in Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, or Risk Analytics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

• Familiarity with data pipelines, data lakes, and event-driven architectures• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)• Working knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins• Exposure to quantitative models, financial data, or multi-asset strategies• Comfortable working in fast-paced, regulated environments with high-performance expectations