Senior Python Engineer

Title: Senior Python Engineer

Type: 6-Month Contract + Opportunity to Extend

Location: Toronto, ON- Hybrid-Mon Thurs Onsite (4 day s/week), 37.5 hours/week

Compensation: $90-$95/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Process: Approx 2 rounds 1 personality/fit, 1 technical

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

Pluses:

• Experience building low-latency applications


• CI/CD pipeline experience


• Exposure to capital markets or trading environments


• Experience working within enterprise-scale modernization initiatives

We may use AI-enabled and/or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to enhance consistency and efficiency. All hiring decisions involve human review and are not based solely on automated processing.

The Company offers a total rewards package in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and requirements. Benefit eligibility and offerings vary based on role, employment status, and work location. For contractor positions, benefits are limited to those entitlements and protections required by applicable law, which may include (as applicable) vacation pay, public holidays, leaves of absence, and other legally mandated benefits or payments.