5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in low-latency or real-time systems.
Proficient in Core Java with microservices, focusing on low-latency system architecture like Zero GC.
Strong command of Linux/UNIX command line interface.
In-depth knowledge of the FIX protocol and Cash Equities domain, including DMA and DSA order flows.
Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Groovy, Jenkins CI/CD, and monitoring solutions.
Excellent communication skills for collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
Responsibilities
Develop a strategic FIX client and market-facing platform to meet business needs.
Engage with product owners and business sponsors to discuss requirements and manage expectations.
Enhance test and deployment automation to improve Continuous Delivery maturity.
Build an event-based, high-throughput Order Management Platform for Cash Equities architecture.
Collaborate effectively with various business and IT stakeholders.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a multinational organization with offices in 22 countries.
15 days of paid annual leave plus 10 additional personal leave days.
Comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Flexible hybrid work policy.
RRSP with employer contribution up to 4%.
Higher education certification policy.
Access to over 5000 curated courses on Udemy for Business.
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues in Financial Innovation Labs and Centers of Excellence.
Engagement in cutting-edge projects with leading financial institutions.
A diverse and enjoyable global work culture.
Full Job Description
Our challenge
We are looking for a Java Developer to be part of the Cash Equities Client & Market Connectivity team in Toronto. The job requires candidate to have design thinking and problem-solving skills. Candidate should demonstrate ability to build scalable architecture led solution and clear communication skills in geographically spread multi-cultural environment.
Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto, ON is CAD $100k - CAD $110k/year & benefits (see below).
The Role
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties with a high level of competence:
Develop strategic FIX client facing & market facing platform to meet the business needs
Face off Product owners and business sponsors, discuss requirement and priority, manage communication and expectation.
Further improve test and deployment automation, increase maturity of Continuous delivery
Building an event based, high-throughput Order Management Platform that will become backbone of Cash Equities Future State Architecture
Requirements:
5+ years of hands-on software engineering of low-latency or real-time systems.
Core Java with microservices, specifically designing and building Low latency systems with architecture such as Zero GC
Good command of Linux/UNIX command line interface
Proficient in the FIX protocol and domain knowledge in Cash Equities e.g. low touch ( DMA, DSA ) and high touch (managed, PT) order flow
Knowledge of DevOps tooling (Groovy, Jenkins CI /CD, Logging and Monitioring, Troubleshooting)
Collaborate with a multi-cultural geographically spread global organization
Non technical knowledge Excellent communication skills
Work effectively with various business and IT stakeholders
Preferred, but not required:
Experience with container runtimes (Podman, Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Familiarity with message passing systems such as Kafka and Aeron
Problem solving skills with an ability to come up with feasible alternatives and optimal design
We offer:
A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
Flexible hybrid policy.
RRSP with employer's contribution up to 4%.
A higher education certification policy.
On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.
About Synechron
Synechron is a digital consulting firm that provides technology solutions to financial services companies. The company's services include digital, business consulting, technology, and data analytics. Synechron serves customers in the banking, capital markets, insurance, and asset management industries. The company has offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
