Junior Software Engineer (Python) - Montreal - Up to $130,000 CAD + Exceptional Bonuses/Benefits

Original job posting

Build fast, scalable Python systems for real-time risk and pricing, and turn complex ideas into production-grade tools in collaboration with quants and traders. Help define the architecture of a next-generation front-office risk platform.

Job details

Title: Junior Software Engineer (Python) Client: Elite Quant Start-Up $$$: Up to $130,000 CAD + Bonuses + Exceptional Benefits Package Location: Montreal (Hybrid) The Opportunity: Join a front-office engineering team building the systems traders and quants depend on every second. You’ll build high-performance Python tools at the heart of real-time risk, pricing, and decision-making, working directly with the people putting them to work. What You'll Do: Build fast, scalable Python systems that sit at the core of real-time risk and pricing Work directly with quants and traders to turn complex risk ideas into production-grade tools Help define the architecture of a unified, next-gen front-office risk platform Who You Are: Strong Computer Science fundamentals (degree preferred, not essential) Exceptional Python skills with 2+ years of relevant experience Curious, analytical, and genuinely interested in markets, trading, and how things work under the hood Enjoy solving hard technical and mathematical problems where performance matters A strong teammate with personality - you care about building great systems and building great relationships Sound like your next opportunity? Apply now or reach out directly: 📩 hhandelman@hunterbond.com

What you’ll do

Build fast, scalable Python systems for real-time risk and pricing, and turn complex ideas into production-grade tools in collaboration with quants and traders. Help define the architecture of a next-generation front-office risk platform.

Requirements

Candidates should have exceptional Python skills and at least two years of relevant experience; a computer science degree is preferred but not essential. The role also calls for analytical curiosity, an interest in markets and trading, strong technical and mathematical problem-solving, and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Exceptional Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Python · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Python
• Computer Science Fundamentals
• Software Engineering
• System Architecture
• Real-Time Systems
• Risk Management
• Pricing
• Performance Optimization
• Scalable Systems
• Quantitative Analysis
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork
• Communication

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Engineering