Overview
NOTE: Hybrid work model, 3 days/week in Toronto, Ontario office.
TYPE: 9-month contract
SKILLS: Python, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AKS, Snowflake, React, FastAPI, JavaScript, Django, Angular
INDUSTRY: Capital Markets, Investments, Bank
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for supporting the migration of the Capital Market Analytics team assets to Azure cloud platforms with a strong focus on backend development, Python, SQL, and containerization.
You will work alongside software developers and investment professionals on the team in support of migration activities. You will report to a Senior Manager Solution and Quality Engineering.
Develop a data and cloud migration framework that accelerates the migration of the team assets to Azure platforms
• Migrate Python scripts from on premises servers to Azure AKS
• Update and refactor backend SQL queries including migration from Oracle databases to Snowflake
• Support migration of small web applications using Python based frameworks such as React FastAPI JavaScript Django Angular and Flask
• Modify existing codebases and contribute directly to backend development related to migration tasks
• Maintain and improve team software solutions and infrastructure supporting systematic investment processes including trading execution and research
• Contribute to continuous improvement and help develop software and development best practices related to application deployment within Azure AKS
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies and work planning providing updates on tasks deliverables and work plans
• Maintain personal currency in modern development tools languages and cloud native technologies
• Participate in new technology investigation and provide recommendations where appropriate
• Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering Computer Science or related quantitative field
• Strong knowledge of information systems concepts methods and practices
• 5 plus years software design or development experience focused on backend development with significant Python and SQL expertise
• Ability to communicate effectively with technology teams and business users
• Excellent organizational analytical and problem solving skills
• Expertise in Python and backend SQL development
• Experience with containerization and orchestration including Docker Kubernetes and AKS Azure
• Equivalent Kubernetes experience from EKS or Google Cloud environments is also acceptable
• Experience with Oracle Snowflake SQL Server and related database technologies
• Experience with Python based web frameworks including React FastAPI JavaScript Django Angular and Flask
• Experience migrating applications including Python scripts SQL queries and small web applications into Azure AKS
• Role does not require cloud engineering or ETL heavy backgrounds as those functions are already covered the focus is backend work code modification and application migration
• Financial industry experience preferred including familiarity with Bloomberg Refinitiv or S and P data feeds
• Experience working in an agile environment using modern engineering methods such as TDD and Continuous Delivery
• CSC or CFA is considered an assetPlease note that AI is used to assist in the recruiting process.