Python Developer

Global Financial Firm located in Mississauga, ON has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Python Developer

Work Mode: Hybrid

Pay Rate Range: $ 77.00 - $ 82.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience

Responsibilities:

• Design and Development:
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable applications primarily using Python.
  • Implement efficient and optimized code for various business needs.
  • Integrate Python applications with various data sources, APIs, and other systems.
  • Contribute to the design and development of application architectures.
  • Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
• Technical Collaboration & Practices:
  • Collaborate effectively with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), adhering to Agile methodologies.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Python development.
  • Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, multithreading, and thread pools.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and deployment platforms like Kubernetes, OpenShift, or ECS.

Requirements:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience developing and deploying production-ready Python applications.
  • Strong experience with core Python, SQL, and database APIs.
  • Experience with Python frameworks (e.g., Django or Flask) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with data processing concepts and related technologies (e.g., Kafka, Apache Spark) is beneficial.
  • Experience using Java is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Familiarity with financial industry concepts.