Senior Python/Aws Engineer

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC.
As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.
We are seeking a hands‑on engineer to support delivery within the Total Fund Management Portfolio Management team with one of our clients. This role is suited for an experienced, self‑directed software engineer who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, take ownership of outcomes, solve ambiguous problems, and deliver working solutions with minimal day‑to‑day oversight.
This is not a role for someone who requires detailed task breakdowns or constant direction. Once objectives and constraints are clear, you are expected to independently drive work to completion, proactively manage risks, communicate progress and trade‑offs effectively, and manage stakeholder expectations.
The Total Fund Management team supports the enterprise‑level investment structure and processes for managing the clients portfolio. The team collaborates across investment, risk, and operations groups to integrate and optimize portfolio management workflows using modern, cloud‑native technologies.
The TFM PM Engineering team builds platforms and analytical capabilities that enable portfolio construction, monitoring, and decision‑making at scale, supporting the long‑term objectives of the fund.
Responsibilities
Own timelines and deliverables, proactively managing scope, dependencies, and execution risks
Independently frame, design, and deliver software solutions by engaging stakeholders, clarifying ambiguous requirements, and challenging assumptions
Build backend services and RESTful APIs aligned to those designs
Develop cloud‑native applications (AWS preferred)
Implement workflow automation and data pipelines where needed
Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD
Ensure solutions are production‑ready, including testing, documentation, and handover
Act as a reliable execution partner, proactively communicating progress, trade‑offs, risks, and changes in expectations
Requirements
Prior consulting, advisory, or client‑facing delivery experience
Proven ownership and independent delivery without close supervision
Strong problem‑solving skills, including the ability to frame and solve problems in ambiguous situations
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including proactive expectation management
Demonstrated adoption of AI‑assisted engineering tools and practices as part of day‑to‑day software delivery
Strong Python experience in enterprise environments
Experience building RESTful services / APIs
Strong cloud experience (AWS preferred)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Strong unit and integration testing practices
Nice to have
Workflow automation experience
CI/CD tooling (e.G., GitHub Actions)
Workflow orchestration experience
Terraform (infrastructure as code)
Capital markets experience
We offer
Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid)
Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid)
Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)
Telehealth (Company Paid)
Short‑term Disability (Company Paid)
Long‑Term Disability
Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick days)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company match
Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top‑up
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Discounts
Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi‑national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting‑edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
This posting includes a base salary range EPAM Canada would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, training, the demand for the role, skillset, and overall business and local labour market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: CA$115,000 - CA$165,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.
EPAM Canada welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Please contact WFA Human Resource CA View email address on ca.hrm.tc if you have questions in this regard, or if you require an accommodation to complete the application process.
EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.
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