Core Java Developer with E-trade Experience

Zodiac Solutions, Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zodiac Solutions, Inc. in Toronto seeks a Senior Java Developer with AI experience to join the FIC Global Spread Products eTrading Technology team.

You will help build a next-generation electronic trading and algorithmic trading platform designed for high performance and low latency. The role emphasizes server-side Java, multithreading, messaging, event processing, distributed caching, relational databases, and low-latency design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience developing server-side applications in Java.
• Strong expertise in Core Java and Java Collections API, Java Concurrency and multithreading.
• Reactive programming and Rx Streams; Asynchronous and event-driven design.
• Messaging and event processing across multiple streams; distributed caching (GridGain/Ignite).
• 5+ years of experience developing multicast messaging solutions and working with relational databases (SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle).
• 5+ years designing low-latency trading application services; performance tuning and memory management.
• 5+ years of experience with DevOps/build tools (Maven, Jenkins, Nexus); distributed systems, fault tolerance, high availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation electronic trading platform and low-latency trading services.
• Contribute server-side Java, multithreading, messaging, event processing, and distributed caching.
• Apply AI/ML/Generative AI to trading, market data, analytics, or automation in software.

Skills

Core Java

Multithreading

Reactive programming

Messaging

Low-latency design

Distributed caching

SQL databases

DevOps tooling

AI/ML familiarity

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

Maven

Jenkins

Nexus

GridGain/Ignite

Job description

Role: Core Java Developer with E-trade Experience

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with AI experience to join the FIC Global Spread Products eTrading Technology team. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a next-generation electronic trading and algorithmic trading platform supporting high-performance, low-latency financial markets.

This role requires strong hands-on experience in server-side Java, multithreading, messaging, event processing, distributed caching, relational databases, and low-latency application design. Experience applying Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Generative AI to trading, market data, analytics, automation, or software engineering is highly desirable.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience developing server-side applications in Java.
• Strong expertise in:
• Core Java and Java Collections API
• Java Concurrency and multithreading
• Reactive programming and Rx Streams
• Asynchronous and event-driven application design
• Messaging and event processing across multiple streams
• Distributed caching, preferably GridGain/Ignite
• 5+ years of experience developing multicast messaging solutions.
• 5+ years of experience working with relational databases, including SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle, or equivalent technologies.
• 5+ years of experience designing low-latency trading application services.
• Strong understanding of performance tuning, memory management, garbage collection, profiling, and latency optimization.
• 5+ years of experience with DevOps and build/release tools, such as:
• Maven
• Jenkins
• Nexus
• Practical experience with distributed systems, fault tolerance, resiliency, and high availability.
• Demonstrated experience with technical design, system integration, and production support.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies, Generative AI, or AI-assisted software engineering, including familiarity with APIs, model integration, data pipelines, or machine-learning workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, global team environment.
• Demonstrated reliability, ownership, dedication, and a proactive approach to delivery.