Python SQL AKS Developer (1845) Capital Markets 100hr

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, JavaScript 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 modern development tools, languages, and cloud native technologies
Participate in new 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, JavaScript, 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.

TO APPLY: https://directitrecruiting.com/job/python-sql-aks-dev-1845/

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: * months

Pay: $90.00-$100.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON M5V 3J1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

What is your hourly rate?
Experience:

Python: 5 years (preferred)
SQL: 5 years (preferred)
AKS: 1 year (preferred)
Snowflake: 1 year (preferred)
Capital Markets: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5V 3J1