Montreal Exchange

Functional Architect - High-Performance Trading Systems

Montreal Exchange$120K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in complex systems architecture and design
  • University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering
  • Experience in designing real-time, mission-critical applications
  • Proficient in UNIX, C++, Perl, and Python
  • Advanced mastery of UML and architectural patterns for high availability
  • Demonstrated leadership, autonomy, and problem-solving skills
  • Fluency in French and English required for Montreal location

Responsibilities

  • Design detailed architecture for trading and surveillance systems
  • Validate IT solutions for trading, surveillance, and clearing of derivatives
  • Develop ultra-low latency, highly available real-time trading applications
  • Contribute to end-to-end design of multi-tier applications for global clients
  • Conduct analysis to support functional requirements
  • Guide development teams throughout the solution implementation cycle
  • Create technical documentation and guides for clients
  • Collaborate on strategies and test plans to ensure software quality

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility in office location
  • Engagement with cutting-edge financial technologies
  • Collaborative environment within Agile teams
  • Opportunity to shape the future of financial markets
  • Focus on continuous availability and performance excellence
Full Job Description
TMX Group powers Canadian and global capital markets. At the core of this mission, our trading systems must maintain absolute reliability. We are seeking an experienced functional architect to design the technological solutions that support our exchanges. You won't just document systems; you will be the architect of the fluidity and integrity of financial markets.

Role Summary

As a Functional Architect, you are responsible for designing solutions that meet cutting-edge technical and functional requirements. You will ensure that system evolution adheres to ultra-rigorous capacity and performance criteria while guaranteeing continuous availability. An expert in modeling and an outstanding communicator, you will collaborate within Agile teams alongside trading specialists and software developers to build the future of finance.

Reports to: Senior Manager and Squad Lead, Equities Trading

Location: Hybrid (2 to 3 days/week in office) - We are open to candidates being located in one of our Canadian office locations: Toronto or Montreal.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and Model: Develop detailed architecture for computer systems supporting market trading and surveillance.
  • Guarantee Excellence: Validate all IT solutions for trading, surveillance, and clearing of derivative products.
  • Performance Engineering: Develop and deliver ultra-low latency, highly available, and sustainable real-time trading, risk management, and data analytics applications.
  • Solution Architecture: Contribute to the end-to-end design of multi-tier applications interfacing with complex distributed external systems and global clients.
  • Drive Analysis: Perform organic analysis and actively contribute to preliminary and functional analyses.
  • Propel Development: Accompany and guide development teams throughout the solution implementation cycle.
  • Educate the Market: Write technical documentation and specialized guides for external clients.
  • Ensure Quality: Collaborate on the development of strategies and test plans to ensure total software robustness.


Requirements:

  • Technical Expertise: At least 5 years of experience in architecture and design of complex systems.
  • Education: University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
  • Real-Time Mastery: Proven track record in designing and developing real-time, mission-critical business applications.
  • Technical Proficiency: Hands-on knowledge of UNIX and C++, Perl, and Python languages.
  • Modeling: Advanced mastery of UML and architectural patterns (high availability).
  • Soft Skills: Natural leadership, autonomy, and a creative approach to solving complex problems.
  • Language Skills: For Montreal, fluency in both French and English (written and spoken) is required, as this role involves regular interaction with partners and stakeholders in both languages.


Assets:

  • Knowledge of financial market infrastructure platforms.
  • Experience in ultra-low latency system environments.


Salary Range: 120,000/year -130,000/year CAD

Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.

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