Developer - Specialty - 5

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services technology provider located in Toronto is seeking a Lead Developer responsible for building and supporting Global Wealth Management Systems. This role involves working with Java frameworks, Unix/Linux, and database technologies. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on high-visibility projects impacting over 16 million users globally. Strong communication skills and a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering are required. The position offers a contract duration until Dec 31st and the possibility of extension or conversion to full-time.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on programming experience in application development.
• Deep understanding of Object-Oriented techniques.
• Strong SQL knowledge and skilled in PL/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Build and support Global Wealth Management Systems.
• Work on initiatives enabling additional features for wealth advisors.
• Design a platform supporting over 16 million users.

Skills

Java frameworks

SOAP or Restful web services

Unix/Linux

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

Location Address: On site - 3 days/week – Contract Duration: ASAP to Dec 31st Possibility of extension & possibility of conversion to FTE. Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week (No Overtime)

Story Behind the Need

Business group: Global Wealth Management Technology – Support advisor technologies/platforms mainly trading and portfolio management of Wealth clients. The Lead Developer is responsible for building and supporting Global Wealth Management Systems, including trading system, fee management and reporting system. Project: This person will work on two or more initiatives. Enabling additional features for wealth advisors, including tailored portfolio solutions, Investment book of records and Investment proposals.

Candidate Value Proposition

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a global initiative and have exposure to international stakeholders (not only specific to the Canadian market) such as LATAM; help design a platform that supports over 16 million users in a major financial institution so is high visibility.

Candidate Requirements / Must Have Skills

• 10+ years of hands‑on programming experience in application development using Java frameworks with a proven experience of deep understanding of Object‑Oriented techniques
• Knowledge and development practices in SOAP or Restful web service protocols.
• Unix / Linux knowledge and strong shell scripting skills.
• Database experience required: Oracle, MySQL; Strong SQL knowledge and skilled in PL/SQL.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Agile and DevOps experience is an asset.
• Experience in wealth applications/trading systems is an asset.
• Technical certification or business certification is an asset.
• Design Patterns, familiarity with multiple external Java frameworks is an asset.
• Understands functional aspects and technical behavior of the underlying operating system, development environment, and deployment practices.
• Proficiency in business analysis requirements, technical analysis and design requirements.
• Highly experienced in working knowledge with one or more Wealth Management systems such as trading system, fee management, and reporting system.
• Solid hands‑on development and support experience to lead solution development to complex technical problems across technology teams.
• Solid analytical, problem solving, and trouble shooting skills in order to develop and support systems to meet user requirements.
• Be creative and flexible in identifying technical solutions to resolve business problems in a rapidly changing, demanding and complex business environment.

Soft skills

• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills to translate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• A demonstrated team player with strong communication skills and a proven track record of successful product development delivery.
• Proven ability to partner with Client to translate business needs into technical PAM/IAM solutions.
• Prove documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, or related field or relevant experience.

Best VS. Average Candidate

The best candidate is someone expert on Java and Unix.

Candidate Review & Selection

1. 1st – Hiring manager – Online – 30 Mins - scenario‑based questions on how they will design and configure. General experience.
2. 2nd – 3 panelists – In person - 60 mins - probing questions on business requirements, what information will you need to design XYZ

Hiring Manager’s availability to interview: ASAP

NOTE: will review any requests for accommodations put forward by Suppliers