Python Developer

Job Title: Senior Python Developer

Experience: 8–10 years

Location: Montreal, QC

Role Summary:

We are seeking a senior Python developer with a strong QA mindset and hands-on experience in manual and automation testing to support Equity Risk technology platforms. The role involves end-to-end testing of front-to-back risk systems used by Front Office, Risk, and Regulatory teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Python-based test automation frameworks
• Perform end-to-end testing of Equity Risk systems (trade capture to risk reporting)
• Execute manual testing for complex risk scenarios and model-driven workflows
• Validate risk metrics such as PnL, Greeks, sensitivities, and stress results
• Test data flows across pricing, market data, and downstream reporting systems
• Partner closely with quant, developers, risk managers, and product owners
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines
• Perform defect analysis, root-cause investigation, and support releases
• Contribute to test strategy, coverage improvement, and quality governance

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Required Skills:

• Strong Python development experience
• Solid background in manual and automation testing
• Proven experience in end-to-end system testing
• Good understanding of Equity Risk concepts (Greeks, VaR, sensitivities)
• Experience testing data-intensive and calculation-heavy systems
• Automation tools: PyTest, Robot Framework, unittest
• SQL and data validation expertise
• Linux/Unix environment experience
• Version control and CI tools (Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in investment banking or capital markets
• Exposure to front-office or risk platforms
• API and message-based system testing
• Familiarity with Agile delivery models