Sr Software Developer
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot high-performance Java/Spring Boot applications for data ingestion, processing, and delivery across the trading data lifecycle. Integrate new data connection streams including FIX protocol feeds and other real-time market data sources while building and optimizing applications for real-time transaction processing with low-latency requirements. Diagnose and resolve performance issues surrounding CPU, I/O, memory, and other contentions in high-performance applications. Apply generative AI tools to accelerate development workflows including code generation, code review, test creation, and documentation. Gather requirements by performing end-user interviews with trading desk personnel and business stakeholders. Liaise with QA and production teams to ensure successful testing and release of software changes. Provide L2 (2nd line) support as required, diagnosing and resolving production issues in a timely manner. Work with adjacent teams to fix, adjust, or diagnose system issues across the trading data ecosystem.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
- 7+ years of hands-on Java/Spring Boot development experience with deep understanding of core Java APIs & strong command of design patterns, concurrency, and memory management
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with real-time transaction processing and multi-threading in high-performance environments working in Capital Markets domain at reputed investment banks or capital markets technology firms
- Test-driven development (TDD) methodology with experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests
- Ability to diagnose and resolve performance issues surrounding CPU, I/O, memory, and other contentions in high-performance applications
- Proficiency in working with relational databases and complex SQL queries including stored procedures and query optimization
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and modern DevOps practices
- Proven experience in leveraging AI tools for code generation, debugging, test automation, and documentation
Desired Qualifications
- Willingness to continuously explore and adopt new AI-powered development capabilities
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and FIX engines for market connectivity
- Experience with event-driven architectures and pub/sub messaging systems (Solace, Kafka, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of C# and .NET ecosystem for enterprise applications
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