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NOTE: Hybrid work model, 3 days/week in Toronto, Ontario office.

TYPE: 9-month contract, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week

RATE: $90-100/hr

SKILLS: 5+ years Python, SQL, AKS, Snowflake Developer, Capital Markets, Azure, Agile

INDUSTRY: Capital Markets, 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 of Solution and Quality Engineering. Develop a data and cloud migration framework to accelerate the migration of the team’s 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, Java Script 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 contemporary development tools, languages, and cloud native technologies





• Participate in recent technology investigation and provide recommendations where appropriate

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related quantitative field

• Strong knowledge of information systems concepts, methods and practices

• 5 plus years of 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, Java Script, 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 on backend work code modification and application migration

• Financial industry experience preferred, including familiarity with Bloomberg, Refinitiv or S&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 asset

Please note that AI is used to assist in the recruiting process.

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📌 Python SQL AKS Developer (1845) Capital Markets $100/hr (Toronto)
🏢 Direct IT Recruiting
📍 Toronto