Senior Software Engineer (Java and Python)

Goldenpick Technologies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a senior developer to design and implement technology solutions in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python and Java, along with a strong background in AWS and data management. This role offers the opportunity to drive engineering excellence and collaborate with business and technical partners in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Python and Java.
• 5+ years with relational databases and AWS.
• Experience in Capital Markets or Risk Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end technology solutions.
• Leverage AWS for scalable applications.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python

Java

Relational databases

MongoDB

AWS

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Data pipelines

Containerization

DevOps practices

Job description

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
• 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