Job Description:

Title: Senior Python Engineer

Location:  1 Queen Street East, Toronto

Duration: 6 Months + possible extension/ Conversion

Work Model: Mon–Thurs Onsite (4 days/week), 37.5 hours/week

Pay range: $85- $95/hr.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• The Senior Python Engineer will focus heavily on Python scripting and app dev to support and enhance ticketing workflows. The majority of the role involves building automation systems that replace manual processes and improve scalability in high-volume environments.
• The majority of the role will involve Python-based development, including building and enhancing scripts, APIs, and backend components.
• They will be working with AWS cloud services, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), and messaging systems (SQS/Kafka) to support distributed workflows.
• The remaining amount will include collaborating with engineering and operations teams, troubleshooting automation pipelines, and contributing to modernization initiatives within the broader trading technology ecosystem.

Must-Haves:

• 8–10+ years of experience as a Python Engineer
• Strong hands-on Python development experience
• AWS cloud experience
• Strong SQL and database querying skills
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with messaging technologies (SQS, Kafka, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to modernize legacy systems

Plusses:

• Experience building low-latency applications
• CI/CD pipeline experience
• Exposure to capital markets or trading environments
• Experience working within enterprise-scale modernization initiatives

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.