Software Developer Python & AWS

CG Consulting Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global IT services firm as a Software Developer, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping technology solutions for investment and wealth management. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work closely with trading professionals, creating innovative applications that enhance trading activities across various asset classes. With a focus on using cutting-edge technologies like AWS, you'll contribute to the development of scalable solutions that deliver long-term value. If you're passionate about capital markets and eager to grow your skills in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in capital markets and eagerness to contribute to portfolio management systems.
• Knowledge of software development best practices and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with trading professionals to design and build solutions for trade activities.
• Maintain and improve existing applications to support trading functions.

Skills

Python

SQL

AWS

FIX Protocol

Education

University degree in Engineering

University degree in Computer Science

Tools

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Job description

Software Developer Python & AWS

This is with a global IT services firm for a leading investment/wealth management services firm.
Client Location is downtown Toronto Ontario, close to TTC and GO service.
Hybrid - In Office 4 days per week.
Contract - 6 months, possible renewal

Project Description:
You will work as a Software Engineer in Public Markets Technology, partnering with investment professionals and operations staff to design and implement solutions enabling trading and post trade activities. You will be responsible for hands on development and maintenance of solutions covering a number of asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, OTC and FX. Through close partnership with investment professionals and operations, you will see firsthand how your software is impacting trade activities and delivering long-term value to the our Client.

Responsibilities:
Work in collaboration with trading professionals, operations and technology teams to design and build solutions enabling trade activities across a number of asset classes including futures, equities, fixed income, derivatives, OTC and FX.
Collaborate with team members to conceptualize, design and develop new software applications. Applications may be server-side enterprise solutions, GUI, or highly customized solutions developed for the specific needs of a business partner.
Create solutions tailored to business requirements aligned with the long-term architecture and technology strategy using Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Cloud development.
Maintain and improve existing applications to support trading functions.
Effectively unit test and perform integration testing on software components.
Prepare and document design and program specifications.
Manage timelines/deliverables towards the successful delivery of projects.
Develop the right IT behaviors to enable building scalable solutions within predictable time frames.
Provide knowledge transfer to team members and support staff through application demos, walkthroughs, and documentation.
Provide responsive business assistance while adhering to processes required for quality enterprise-level software development and support.

Mandatory Skills:
University degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
Strong interest in capital markets and eagerness to contribute to the systems that support portfolio management activities.
Knowledge of software development best practices and patterns.
Experience in Python, and SQL
Knowledge of technologies for Cloud development. Experience working with AWS is preferred.
Experience in FIX protocol is a bonus.
Passion to expand your domain knowledge both on the job and through continued education.
Commitment to guiding principles of integrity, partnership and high performance.