At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop AI-driven software solutions and build backend services with Python.
- Company: Global IT services firm in the heart of downtown Toronto.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid work model, and potential for contract renewal.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI tools and grow your career.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in investment management technology.
- Qualifications: 6+ years of Python experience and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
This is with a global IT services firm for a leading investment/wealth management services firm. Client Location is downtown Toronto Ontario, close to TTC and GO service. Hybrid - In Office 4 days per week. Contract - 6 months, possible renewal.
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Developer with hands-on contractor to support delivery within the Total Fund Management Portfolio Management Technology team. This role is suited for an experienced, self-directed software engineer who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, take ownership of outcomes, solve ambiguous problems, and deliver working solutions with minimal day-to-day oversight. This is not a role for someone who requires detailed task breakdowns or constant direction. Once objectives and constraints are clear, you are expected to independently drive work to completion, proactively manage risks, communicate progress and trade-offs effectively, and manage stakeholder expectations.
Responsibilities
- Own timelines and deliverables, proactively managing scope, dependencies, and execution risks.
- Independently frame, design, and deliver software solutions by engaging stakeholders, clarifying ambiguous requirements, and challenging assumptions.
- Build backend services and RESTful APIs aligned to those designs.
- Develop cloud-native applications (AWS preferred).
- Implement workflow automation and data pipelines where needed.
- Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD.
- Ensure solutions are production-ready, including testing, documentation, and handover.
- Act as a reliable execution partner, proactively communicating progress, trade-offs, risks, and changes in expectations.
Mandatory / Must Have Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Python - 6+ years.
- Prior consulting, advisory, or client-facing delivery experience.
- Proven ownership and independent delivery without close supervision.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to frame and solve problems in ambiguous situations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including proactive expectation management.
- Demonstrated adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools and practices as part of day-to-day software delivery.
- Strong Python experience in enterprise environments.
- Experience building RESTful services / APIs.
- Experience integrating modern AI, specifically experience implementing and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into enterprise systems and applications.
- Strong cloud experience (AWS preferred).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong unit and integration testing practices.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Capital Markets domain knowledge.
- Trading / Portfolio Management experience is preferred.
- Workflow automation experience.
- CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions).
- Workflow orchestration experience.
- Terraform (infrastructure as code).
Senior Python Developer in Toronto employer: Carlos Goncalves
Join a leading global IT services firm located in the heart of downtown Toronto, where innovation meets opportunity. As a Sr Python Developer, you'll thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters collaboration and autonomy, allowing you to take ownership of impactful projects while enjoying the convenience of proximity to TTC and GO services. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, cutting-edge technology, and a supportive culture, this role offers a unique chance to advance your career in a vibrant city known for its diverse tech landscape.
