Sr Java Developer

Post Date

Feb 19, 2025

Location

Toronto,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

M5J1H8
Canada
Sep 19, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

TOR-756376

Pay Rate

$72 - $90 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

The primary purpose of this role is to develop real-time algorithmic FX trading and hedging systems. The candidate will display excellent organizational, motivational, and technical ability aligned to sustained experience within a high-performance technology environment. This will require knowledge of multithreaded Java development, messaging systems, complex event processing and ability to integrate these with external systems. Knowledge of the FX markets is essential. The candidate will work effectively as part of a global team to design and implement real time solutions in close co-ordination with the FX trading desks. Strong communication, teamwork skills, and experience with agile development methods are required.

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Required Skills & Experience

6-8 years experience of hands on core java development.

Significant experience designing, implementing and delivering complex globally distributed high availability real-time trading systems.

Experience effectively applying technology best practices and processes to a high-paced Capital Markets organization

Excellent server side core Java skills.

QA Automated testing and process

Experience with 'Agile' style development methods

Significant industrial experience dedicated to FX front office technology (pricing, risk, liquidity aggregation, high frequency trading, ecommerce, etc.)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with low-latency Java

Previous cap markets exp OR Industry knowledge

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.