About the role
About AGF Management Limited Founded in 1957, AGF is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. With $57B in assets under management, our companies deliver excellence in investing in the public and private markets through three business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners and AGF Private Wealth.
About The Team AGFiQ is the quantitative investing platform of AGF Investments, designed to deliver rules-based, factor-driven investment strategies.
About The Role We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Python Developer to join our Quantitative Research team, where you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering robust data-centric applications. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, and fellow data engineers to build custom tools, APIs, and infrastructure that drive investment insights and portfolio strategies.
Your Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, support and maintain full-stack web applications, including a responsive front-end interface (using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React/Angular) and a robust backend system (developed in Python using Flask/Django) that processes user input and drives data-centric functionality
- Collaborate with researchers to translate quantitative models into production-ready tools
- Apply computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures to solve complex problems
- Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices (e.g., PEP8)
- Follow established Secure SDLC processes, enterprise policies and guidelines and industry best practices for secure software development (e.g., OWASP, CERT)
- Remediate security vulnerabilities as they arise
- Implement a traceable DevOps process, including version control with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and secure deployment practices
Your Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in software development
- Extensive hands-on experience with Python, including backend development using Flask or Django
- Strong proficiency in SQL, with a solid understanding of relational database design and the ability to write efficient queries and scripts
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end development principles
- Experience with Azure Databricks, Azure Data Storage, Delta Lake, and Key Vault
- Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and core computer science fundamentals
- Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Prior experience in financial technology or the investment domain is a strong asset
No unsolicited agency referrals please.
AGF is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable legislation.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact us at hr@agf.com so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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About AGF Investments
AGF Investments is comprised of various subsidiaries of AGF Management Limited who manage and advise on a variety of investment solutions for clients globally. The investment teams draw upon and integrate fundamental and quantitative investing capabilities and research across the companies. AGF Investments’ disciplined approach, global mindset and eye to risk management have allowed us to continue to evolve and thrive as a diversified asset manager. AGF Investments’ teams embrace a culture of collaboration with the belief that an interconnected team leads to a better understanding of an interconnected world as we strive to deliver on investment objectives and provide an exceptional client experience.
AGF Investments’ offerings include a broad range of equity, fixed income, alternative and multi-asset strategies covering a spectrum of objectives from wealth accumulation and risk management to income-generating solutions.
AGF Investments services a diverse client base from financial advisors and individual investors to institutional investors across the globe through segregated accounts, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and separately managed accounts.
AGF Investments entities only provide investment advisory services or offers investment funds in the jurisdiction where such firm and/or product is registered or authorized to provide such services.
About the role
About AGF Management Limited Founded in 1957, AGF is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. With $57B in assets under management, our companies deliver excellence in investing in the public and private markets through three business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners and AGF Private Wealth.
About The Team AGFiQ is the quantitative investing platform of AGF Investments, designed to deliver rules-based, factor-driven investment strategies.
About The Role We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Python Developer to join our Quantitative Research team, where you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering robust data-centric applications. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, and fellow data engineers to build custom tools, APIs, and infrastructure that drive investment insights and portfolio strategies.
Your Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, support and maintain full-stack web applications, including a responsive front-end interface (using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React/Angular) and a robust backend system (developed in Python using Flask/Django) that processes user input and drives data-centric functionality
- Collaborate with researchers to translate quantitative models into production-ready tools
- Apply computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures to solve complex problems
- Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices (e.g., PEP8)
- Follow established Secure SDLC processes, enterprise policies and guidelines and industry best practices for secure software development (e.g., OWASP, CERT)
- Remediate security vulnerabilities as they arise
- Implement a traceable DevOps process, including version control with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and secure deployment practices
Your Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in software development
- Extensive hands-on experience with Python, including backend development using Flask or Django
- Strong proficiency in SQL, with a solid understanding of relational database design and the ability to write efficient queries and scripts
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end development principles
- Experience with Azure Databricks, Azure Data Storage, Delta Lake, and Key Vault
- Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and core computer science fundamentals
- Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Prior experience in financial technology or the investment domain is a strong asset
No unsolicited agency referrals please.
AGF is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable legislation.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact us at hr@agf.com so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
R11216
About AGF Investments
AGF Investments is comprised of various subsidiaries of AGF Management Limited who manage and advise on a variety of investment solutions for clients globally. The investment teams draw upon and integrate fundamental and quantitative investing capabilities and research across the companies. AGF Investments’ disciplined approach, global mindset and eye to risk management have allowed us to continue to evolve and thrive as a diversified asset manager. AGF Investments’ teams embrace a culture of collaboration with the belief that an interconnected team leads to a better understanding of an interconnected world as we strive to deliver on investment objectives and provide an exceptional client experience.
AGF Investments’ offerings include a broad range of equity, fixed income, alternative and multi-asset strategies covering a spectrum of objectives from wealth accumulation and risk management to income-generating solutions.
AGF Investments services a diverse client base from financial advisors and individual investors to institutional investors across the globe through segregated accounts, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and separately managed accounts.
AGF Investments entities only provide investment advisory services or offers investment funds in the jurisdiction where such firm and/or product is registered or authorized to provide such services.