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Python Developer (Contract )

Python Developer (Contract )

Custom Field 1:  Backend Development
Custom Field 3:  Backend Development
Country/Region:  CA
Date:  Feb 13, 2025
Location: 

Toronto, CA, M5J 2M4

Working place:  Hybrid

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled Python Developer with experience in scripting and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking or equities and be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining financial applications and data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain scalable Python-based applications and scripts.
  • Design and implement data pipelines and ETL processes on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Optimize application performance and ensure security best practices in a financial environment.
  • Work closely with quants, traders, and financial analysts to develop solutions for market data analysis and trade execution.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve existing applications and infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in Python development, with strong scripting capabilities.
  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, and Pub/Sub.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, BigQuery).
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and API development.
  • Prior experience working in the banking, equities, or financial services sector.
  • Proficiency in Linux shell scripting and automation tools.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with market data processing, trade execution, or risk analysis is a plus.
  • Knowledge of machine learning, quantitative finance, or financial modeling is a plus.

 

Please note: This is a 12 month contract and must have scripting and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). 

 

GFT does not sponsor anyone for this role outside of Canada.

About Us

We show commitment to our investors and stand for solid, long-term growth performance. Founded in Germany in 1987 and in American territory since 2008, GFT expanded globally to over 10,000 experts. And to more than 15 markets to ensure proximity to clients. With new opportunities from Asia to Brazil, the international growth story continues. We are committed to grow tech talents worldwide. Because our team’s strong consulting and development skills across legacy and pioneering technologies, like GreenCoding, underpin success. We maintain a family atmosphere in an inclusive work environment.

At GFT we are committed to cultivating, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want to attract, recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees, regardless of their background. We are guided by our core values in everything we do, and recognize that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our social responsibility to make a difference.    

At GFT, #MakeYourMark implies a commitment to always put you first, while helping you push your boundaries to achieve greatness, and giving you the freedom to innovate and create beyond conventions.  

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