The position at a glance

The Electronic Equities division provides clients with order execution for cash equities across 100+ markets in 30+ countries worldwide. We offer a comprehensive suite of execution solutions, including:

• Direct Market Access (DMA)
• Smart Order Routing (SOR)
• Algorithmic Execution
• Technology is a key success factor for this business. We rely on a streamlined selection of technologies and platforms, each specialized and optimized for a specific function, to achieve the best possible results.

The Analytics team within the Algo Trading department is seeking a Software Engineer passionate about data analysis and high-performance software development, capable of processing and displaying millions of transaction messages daily.

The mission of this team is to build the next generation of data and analytics platforms, enabling our hedging traders to gain valuable real-time insights into algorithmic execution behavior on a global scale. The team operates in an agile and collaborative manner, working closely with Quants and the Front Office.

Leveraging your technical expertise, you will be responsible for:

• Managing project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and improving software solutions.

In detail

Candidates will be evaluated based on four Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which will determine how their individual impact is assessed within the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
• Leadership and Collaboration
• Client and Stakeholder Orientation
• Culture and Compliance Behavior

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Equities Algorithmic Trading Analytics Platform.
• Interface directly with business users to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in architectural discussions to contribute to the platform's strategic roadmap.
• Assist the Level 1 support team in the event of incidents or outages.
• Collaborate with local and international teams (multi-disciplinary teams spread globally).
• Independently drive projects from end to end: participating in design, development, and code reviews, and working with QA and Production Support teams for deployments.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• Five or more years of experience in Java development.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Relevant educational background (BSc, MSc, PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience).
• Excellent mastery of Java middleware layer development.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices for development and deployment.
• Experience in a robust technological environment, with a solid understanding of software development best practices and change control procedures.
• Experience in finance / Front Office technology.
• Good knowledge of Linux (operating system, scripting, common tools).
• Understanding of the FIX protocol and its connection to order transaction data in equity markets.
• Experience with KDB/q is an advantage.
• Proficiency in SQL for databases is a plus.

*Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Professional working proficiency in English language is required.

What's in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements are available for most positions. In-office presence is required a minimum of 3 days per week, one of which must be on a Monday and/or a Friday. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

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What you need to know

• We will review candidates as they apply, so don't wait to submit your application;

***While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted***