Senior Software Developer

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer who loves writing code but also enjoys thinking about how the entire system fits together. You will be a key player in our core development team, responsible for building end-to-end features while ensuring our technical architecture remains scalable and efficient. This isn't just about finishing tickets; it's about helping us make the right technical choices-whether that's designing a new database schema in SQL, choosing the right AWS container strategy, or leveraging AI agents to speed up our development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities - Writing clean, modular code using Python and C++ to deliver high-impact features. - Helping design the blueprints for our applications, focusing on distributed systems, API performance, and cloud-native resilience. - Implementing and managing Docker and Kubernetes workflows to ensure our applications run smoothly across our AWS environment. - Design and manage complex data environments within Snowflake, ensuring optimized storage, query performance, and cost-efficient scaling - Lead the design of robust SQL schemas that support both transactional application needs and complex analytical reporting - Design and optimize SQL schemas that are built for growth and performance. - Proactively use and integrate AI agentic tools (e.g., coding assistants, autonomous task runners) to automate repetitive work and accelerate feature delivery. - Working closely with the cloud infrastructure team in supporting, maintaining and scaling our infrastructure across AWS (or Google Cloud/Azure). Technical Requirements - Core Languages: 5-7 years of experience with Python and C++. - Architecture: Practical experience with system design patterns (Microservices, REST, Event-driven). - Database: Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational database design. - Cloud & Containers: Hands-on experience with AWS and container orchestration (Docker/K8s). - Efficiency: A demonstrated ability to use AI-augmented tools to increase personal coding velocity and solve complex problems faster. Nice to Have: - Experience or familiarity with Snowflake, AWS Firehose, AWS Kinesis Agent, Tableau, Quicksight - Ability to work in an Agile environment - Kubernetes / container technologies - Practical knowledge of the Google work environment (G Suite) - Experience in the business area of equities and derivatives trading Salary Range: 120,000/year - 130,000/year CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.