Software Developer IV

Randstad Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Senior Software Developer to craft end-to-end features in Python and C++. The role emphasizes scalable architecture, distributed systems, and API performance. You will design, implement, and optimize Docker/Kubernetes workflows across AWS and build robust SQL schemas for transactional and analytical needs.

You’ll collaborate with the cloud infra team to scale infrastructure and leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience with Python and C++.
• Experience designing scalable distributed systems.
• Strong SQL and relational database knowledge.
• Hands-on with AWS and container orchestration (Docker/K8s).
• Familiarity with AI-augmented tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, modular code in Python and C++ for end-to-end features.
• Design blueprints for applications focusing on distributed systems and API performance.
• Implement and manage Docker and Kubernetes workflows on AWS.
• Model data in Snowflake for optimized storage and queries.
• Lead robust SQL schema design for transactional and analytic needs.
• Collaborate with cloud infra to scale AWS-based infrastructure.
• Explore AI agent tools to automate repetitive work and speed delivery.

Skills

Python

C++

System design

Distributed systems

REST APIs

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Snowflake

SQL

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer who loves writing code but also enjoys thinking about how the entire system fits together. You will be a key player in our core development team, responsible for building end-to-end features while ensuring our technical architecture remains scalable and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

Writing clean, modular code using Python and C++ to deliver high-impact features.

Helping design the blueprints for our applications, focusing on distributed systems, API performance, and cloud-native resilience.

Implementing and managing Docker and Kubernetes workflows to ensure our applications run smoothly across our AWS environment.

Design and manage complex data environments within Snowflake, ensuring optimized storage, query performance, and cost-efficient scaling

Lead the design of robust SQL schemas that support both transactional application needs and complex analytical reporting

Design and optimize SQL schemas that are built for growth and performance.

Proactively use and integrate AI agentic tools (e.g., coding assistants, autonomous task runners) to automate repetitive work and accelerate feature delivery.

Working closely with the cloud infrastructure team in supporting, maintaining and scaling our infrastructure across AWS (or Google Cloud/Azure).

Technical Requirements

Core Languages: 5-7 years of experience with Python and C++.

Architecture: Practical experience with system design patterns (Microservices, REST, Event-driven).

Database: Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational database design.

Cloud & Containers: Hands-on experience with AWS and container orchestration (Docker/K8s).

Efficiency: A demonstrated ability to use AI-augmented tools to increase personal coding velocity and solve complex problems faster.

Nice to Have

Experience or familiarity with Snowflake, AWS Firehose, AWS Kinesis Agent, Tableau, Quicksight

Ability to work in an Agile environment

Practical knowledge of the Google work environment (G Suite)

Experience in the business area of equities and derivatives trading

Salary Range

120,000/year - 130,000/year CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.

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