Sr Back-End Developer - C++ plus Java & Python

CG Consulting Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT services firm is seeking a Sr Back-End Developer skilled in C++, Java, and Python for a 6-month contract in downtown Toronto. The role involves working closely with portfolio managers to deliver scalable software solutions and manage project timelines. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of C++ experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring office presence 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience using C++.
• 5+ years Java development throughout the whole development lifecycle.
• 3+ years Python development throughout the whole development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines and deliverables for successful project delivery.
• Design software solutions by understanding requirements from stakeholders.
• Develop efficient and scalable solutions aligned with technology biases.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

AWS

Job description

Sr Back-End Developer - C++ plus Java & Python

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: Applying to the position, you may join one of the most respected and fastest growing institutional investors in the world. Our client is a professional investment management organization that globally invests the funds to ensure long-term sustainability. The company invests in all major asset classes, including public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure and fixed-income instruments, and currently has offices in Toronto, London, Hong Kong, New York, São Paulo, Luxembourg and Mumbai.

Client attracts and selects high-calibre individuals from top-tier institutions around the globe. Join our team and look forward to:

• Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• Stimulating work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment
• Accelerated exposure and responsibility
• Global career development opportunities
• Being motivated every day by important social purpose and unshakable principles
• A deeply rooted culture of Integrity, Partnership and High Performance

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines/deliverables within the team towards the successful delivery of projects.
• Design software solutions by interacting with portfolio managers, traders, operations staff and peers to understand requirements.
• Develop solutions that are in line with the client's technology biases, deliver efficiency and scalability, and enable new trading activities.
• Provide knowledge transfer to team members and support staff through application demos, walkthroughs, and documentation. Proactively find inefficiencies in processes, suggest enhancements, and present proposals to leadership.

Mandatory Skills

• 7+ years' experience using C++
• 5+ years Java development, covering the whole development life cycle
• 3+ years Python development, covering the whole development life cycle
• Hands-on expertise in internal integrations
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to understand and interpret stakeholder requirements & translate them into meaningful metrics and reports.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills with high attention to detail; demonstrated strength in problem-solving and multi-tasking.
• Ability to take ownership of the process and work with minimum supervision

Nice to have

• Capital markets/investment industry experience
• Good technical skills with AWS technologies such as Lambda, SNS, SQS, S3