Software Development Contractor

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer with a strong background in Capital Markets, specifically Fixed Income trading technology, to support the delivery of high-performance, real-time trading systems. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners — including trading desks, technology teams, and product stakeholders — to design, build, and optimize low-latency solutions that support pricing, quoting, and trade execution workflows.

This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who excels in high-pressure, performance-driven environments and is comfortable working with complex systems, real-time data, and front-office trading platforms within the financial services sector.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2–3 days in office)
Contract Length: 6 Months (Extension or FTE Conversion Possible)
Hours: 9 AM–5 PM EST
Pay: T4 $137/hr CAD / IC: $158/hr CAD

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services supporting real-time pricing, quoting, and trade execution.
• Build and enhance RFQ (Request for Quote) lifecycle automation and dealer-side quoting infrastructure.
• Develop event-driven architectures integrating trading interfaces (e.g., OpenFin) and internal risk or pricing engines.
• Optimize systems for low latency, scalability, resiliency, and fault tolerance in production trading environments.
• Implement robust testing frameworks to ensure system stability and reliability under high-volume conditions.
• Collaborate with traders, product teams, and technology partners to translate complex trading workflows into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members, contributing to the growth of a high-performing engineering team.
• Participate in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems.

• 5+ years of progressive software development experience, with a strong focus on Java.
• Proven experience building backend systems for front-office trading environments.
• Strong understanding of Capital Markets, specifically Fixed Income products and dealer workflows.
• Hands-on experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and event-driven system design.
• Experience working with real-time market data and integrating external data sources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex workflows into scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with traders and business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies (Agile and/or Waterfall).

Preferred

• Experience building or contributing to RFQ engines, quoting platforms, or electronic trading systems.
• Knowledge of trading protocols such as FIX and integrations with platforms like Bloomberg, Tradeweb, or MarketAxess.
• Experience with time-series databases and high-throughput data processing systems.
• Understanding of U.S. and Canadian Fixed Income market structures and conventions.
• Experience in large enterprise or regulated financial institutions.