Python Analyst/Programmer

The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets.  United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

Global Technology Services (GTS) is one of the foundational divisions of the TMX Group, that empowers internal TMX business lines for their technology needs, operations and digital innovation. GTS, as a client centric organization, focuses on building technology capabilities, enabling our clients with the best technology solutions and providing effective technology financial and resource management processes. Cost effectiveness is a key attribute of the GTS mandate. GTS is responsible for delivery of all technology initiatives and services across TMX.

You will be part of an experienced multi-disciplinary team with other Developers, Analyst-testers, Business Analysts and Architects, in an environment where the team works with Kanban methodology. As a Programmer Analyst of the squad you will be involved in the design, implementation and support of Python business tools used by the Operation and Risk teams. As a member of the squad you will be part of its success and evolution by your commitment, your focus and your team spirit.

• Reports to: Squad Lead, Risk Products
• Job Location: This role is hybrid (2-3 days/week in the office) - based in Montreal, QC

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in the architecture, the design, the development and the maintenance of business automation tools used by operation teams.
• Elaborate and execute tests prior to delivery.
• Collaborate with the team members to understand and to challenge the requirements, design, and the testing cycle.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews by following the enterprise code standards.

Must Have(s)

• University degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Analyst Programmer, including at least 3 years of hands-on Python development experience.
• Strong experience with object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and software design practices.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise-level applications.
• Excellent software/system troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Python unit testing frameworks and best practices, including the design and maintenance of automated tests.
• Language Skills: Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) is essential for this position, as it involves producing documentation for internal stakeholders who communicate in both languages.

Nice to Have(s)

• Experience in the financial industry.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment and interest in continuous process improvement.
• Sense of organization, focus, persistence and ability to work according to established plan and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good imagination and creativity in developing solutions.
• Good analytical skills and effective problem solver.
• Experience using SQL based queries as inputs.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. 

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.