CI FINANCIAL

Full Stack Developer

Toronto, ON Full time

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so. 

The Full Stack Developer is responsible for designing and developing web-based and middle-tier applications that support the firm’s investment management and trading systems. This role works closely with business systems analysts within the team and other technology teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions that support front office functions.

The successful candidate will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, technical design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.

Responsibilities

Application Development

  • Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications supporting investment management and trading workflows

  • Build and enhance front-end web interfaces and middle-tier / API services integrated with investment management systems and downstream platforms

  • Create and maintain database objects, queries, and stored procedures to support application functionality

  • Integrate applications with portfolio management, order management, and reporting systems

Quality & Support

  • Perform unit testing and contribute to integration and regression testing

  • Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and performance issues

  • Provide second-level production support and collaborate with application support teams when required

  • Write and maintain technical documentation and design artifacts

Collaboration & Delivery

  • Work closely with business systems analysts to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions

  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to development tools, frameworks, and processes

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

  • 4-6 years of professional experience in full stack or back-end-heavy application development

  • Strong hands-on experience with Python and widely used libraries and frameworks such as Pandas, Numpy, Django, FastAPI

  • Develop and maintain responsive, high performance web applications using Angular framework and modern front-end technologies

  • Practical experience developing and supporting applications on AWS

  • Experience building RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures

  • Solid SQL skills and good understanding of relational database concepts

  • Experience working in Linux/Unix environments and writing shell scripts

  • Familiarity with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines with DevOps tools like Git and Jenkins is essential

  • Experience with Agile development concepts and related tools (Jira/Confluence) would be helpful

Professional Skills

  • Strong analytical problem diagnosis, investigation and solving skills

  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Ability to work well in a team environment or solo and under tight deadlines

Financial Services Experience

  • Experience in financial services or asset management is strongly preferred

  • Exposure to investment management systems, trading platforms, or order management systems is an asset

  • Understanding of data accuracy, controls, security, and compliance requirements in regulated environments

Education & Certifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT related field

  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer - Associate or equivalent) are an asset

This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $69,500 - $119,500. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program. In addition, The Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice.   Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential.  Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI. 

A Supportive Environment for Success

We offer an in-office environment, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace to help our employees thrive both personally and professionally.

WHAT WE OFFER 

  • Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
  • Training Reimbursement
  • Paid Professional Designations
  • Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
  • Corporate Discount Program
  • Enhanced group benefits
  • Parental Leave Top–up program
  • Paid time off for Volunteering 

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at accessible.recruitment@ci.com, or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.