Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer with a strong background in Capital Markets, specifically Fixed Income trading technology, to support the delivery of high-performance, real-time trading systems. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners — including trading desks, technology teams, and product stakeholders — to design, build, and optimize low-latency solutions that support pricing, quoting, and trade execution workflows.

This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who excels in high-pressure, performance-driven environments and is comfortable working with complex systems, real-time data, and front-office trading platforms within the financial services sector.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2–3 days in office)
Contract Length: 6 Months (Extension or FTE Conversion Possible)
Hours: 9 AM–5 PM EST
Pay: T4 $137/hr CAD / IC: $158/hr CAD

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services supporting real-time pricing, quoting, and trade execution.
• Build and enhance RFQ (Request for Quote) lifecycle automation and dealer-side quoting infrastructure.
• Develop event-driven architectures integrating trading interfaces (e.g., OpenFin) and internal risk or pricing engines.
• Optimize systems for low latency, scalability, resiliency, and fault tolerance in production trading environments.
• Implement robust testing frameworks to ensure system stability and reliability under high-volume conditions.
• Collaborate with traders, product teams, and technology partners to translate complex trading workflows into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members, contributing to the growth of a high-performing engineering team.
• Participate in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of progressive software development experience, with a strong focus on Java.
• Proven experience building backend systems for front-office trading environments.
• Strong understanding of Capital Markets, specifically Fixed Income products and dealer workflows.
• Hands-on experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and event-driven system design.
• Experience working with real-time market data and integrating external data sources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex workflows into scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with traders and business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies (Agile and/or Waterfall).

Preferred

• Experience building or contributing to RFQ engines, quoting platforms, or electronic trading systems.
• Knowledge of trading protocols such as FIX and integrations with platforms like Bloomberg, Tradeweb, or MarketAxess.
• Experience with time-series databases and high-throughput data processing systems.
• Understanding of U.S. and Canadian Fixed Income market structures and conventions.
• Experience in large enterprise or regulated financial institutions.

Education

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other non-merit factor. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.