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Senior Java Developer-FX trading

Reference id:954064
Posted on: 9/18/2025
  Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Job Description

One of our banking clients is looking for a Senior Java Developer-FX trading
Length: 12 months contract with a strong possibility of an extension or conversion to permanency
Location: Toronto, In office two days a week. Tuesdays with the team, 2nd day up to the person but subject to change as deemed necessary
Working hours: 9:00-5:00 flexible.
LOB: Fx Developement

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Requirements:
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.


Qualifications:
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.

Interviews:
 1st round - Hiring Manager
 2nd Round - Technical interview
 3rd Round - follow up technical interview

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