Senior Python Developer

Senior Python Developer – Capital Markets

Location: Toronto, Canada / Montreal, Canada / New Jersey, USA (Hybrid – 3 to 4 days onsite per week)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Developer with a strong background in Capital Markets to join a high-performing technology team supporting trading and front-office platforms. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Python development, financial markets, and enterprise-scale distributed systems.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Python development
• 7+ years of experience working in Capital Markets domain
• Strong knowledge of one or more Capital Markets areas:
  • Equities
  • Foreign Exchange (FX)
  • Fixed Income
  • Derivatives
  • Trade Lifecycle Management
  • Risk & Regulatory Reporting
• Experience working with trading systems, market data platforms, risk platforms, or front-office applications
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Python
  • SQL
  • REST APIs
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Unix/Linux
• Experience with messaging and cloud technologies such as:
  • Kafka / MQ
  • AWS and/or Azure
• Experience collaborating with Front Office teams, traders, and business stakeholders
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support scalable Python-based applications for Capital Markets platforms
• Build and maintain APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
• Work closely with traders, Front Office users, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions
• Integrate market data, trading, and risk management systems
• Participate in system architecture, performance optimization, and production support activities
• Ensure high-quality coding standards, testing, and deployment practices
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams in Agile delivery environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to regulatory reporting and risk management systems
• Experience in low-latency or high-performance trading applications
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Prior experience in large-scale enterprise financial environments