JOB POSTING INFORMATION
Position Type:	Professional Experience Year Co-op (PEY Co-op: 12-16 months)
Job Title:	Software Developer
Job Location:	Toronto
Job Location Type:	Hybrid. 2 days/week in office.
Number of Positions:	1
Salary:	$0.00 hourly for 0.0 hours per week
Start Date:	05/01/2024
End Date:	08/31/2025
Job Function:	Engineering
Job Description:	The role of the Software Developer is to help develop and maintain the technology platform for Periscope's internal investment management systems. The individual will work closely with the Director of Technology & Engineering and be responsible for building out new functionality, participating in development meetings and demos, as well as helping manage the firm's IT infrastructure. In addition to being responsible for meaningful development work, the applicant will have the opportunity gain exposure to all areas of the organization including technology, operations, finance, compliance, and the investment team. The opportunity is invaluable for a student with an entrepreneurial spirit who is interested in software development, technology, finance, and the investment business.
Job Requirements:	Responsibilities Expand and maintain current operational infrastructure to assist with the portfolio management process and improve reporting capabilities. Development of investment and operations platform to consolidate the investment operations process under unified infrastructure (C#, SQL Server, MySQL). Work with members of the operations and investment team to automate investment processes and improve investment models. Participate in development meetings and software demos. Qualification The applicant should have an entrepreneurial spirit, be a self-starter, and have an interest in sofware development, technology, and the investment industry. The ability to use object-oriented programming languages such as Java or C# is required. Practical knowledge of SQL and Python would be considered an asset. Proficiency with MS Office and VBA would be beneficial.
Preferred Disciplines:	Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Science (Electrical and Computer) Engineering Science (Math, Stats & Finance) Math & Stats
All Co-op programs:	No
Targeted Co-op Programs:	Targeted Programs Professional Experience Year Co-op (12 - 16 months)

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Deadline:	Oct 9, 2023 11:59 PM
Application Receipt Procedure:	Online via system
Additional Application Information:	Apply online with cover letter, resume & transcript
U of T Job Coordinator:	ECC Staff

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization:	Periscope Capital Inc
Division:	Department of Technology
Website:	www.periscopecap.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Length of Workterm:	FIXED PEY Co-op: 16 months