Job Description

Job Title:

Java Developer - FX Trading Platform

Location:

Toronto, ON (Hybrid o 2 days/week onsite)

Duration:

12 months

Contract Type:

T4 only

Pay Rate:

CA$96.55/Hour

Role Mandate:

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled developer to join the Global Trading Solutions (GTS) Trading Systems team. This role focuses on building and enhancing mission-critical components of our Electronic FX trading platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, a passion for low-latency systems, and a deep understanding of financial markets.

Role Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

Design and develop robust, scalable software solutions for GTS's FX trading systems. Devise and implement efficient algorithms and data structures tailored to low-latency environments. Create comprehensive test cases to ensure software stability and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research, design, and implement system enhancements. Communicate effectively with operations teams regarding new features and strategy behaviors. Investigate and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis independently. Translate business requirements into technical solutions with minimal guidance.

Must-Have Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. Minimum 5 years of professional Java development experience. Strong multi-threaded programming and performance optimization skills. Proven experience in developing low-latency trading systems. Solid understanding of financial markets and electronic trading workflows. Familiarity with the FIX protocol and market data integration. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Strong team collaboration and mentoring capabilities. Core java developer.

Nice to Have Skills:

Experience with FX trading platforms or capital markets systems. Experience with profiling tools and latency measurement frameworks. Exposure to C# or other complementary technologies. * Knowledge of containerization and cloud-native architectures.