Exchange Connectivity Developer

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Mississauga is seeking an enthusiastic developer to join their Equities Electronic Trading team. The role involves developing low latency trading platforms and requires 2-5 years of IT experience, particularly in core Java and Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multiple teams, ensuring high-quality deliveries. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, and the salary range is $79,320.00 - $110,680.00 annually.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in IT.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various development teams.
• Involvement in development of low latency platforms.
• Design and implement test cases for trading functions.

Skills

Technical knowledge in core Java (preferably JDK17)

Experience with FIX protocol

Experience with microservices-based architecture

Understanding of automated testing techniques

Understanding of Agile methodologies

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Citi Equities Technology organization is looking for an enthusiastic technologist with a passion for learning and low latency development to join the NAM Equities Electronic Trading team to help take our platforms to the next level. The successful candidate will be involved with the development and delivery of Citi’s next gen low latency exchange connectivity and DMA platforms. This responsible engineer will work in a team focused on the NAM region, but operate within a wider global team. They will collaborate closely with the product development team, other development teams, production support, and quality assurance to ensure deliveries of the highest quality for the business. Focus on the details is very important for this role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various development teams to accomplish established goals.
• Involvement in development and support of the low latency trade execution platform.
• Partner with the business on product development and improving application resiliency and latency.
• Ensure continuous maintenance and improvements of the testing frameworks, development tools, and environments used to support platform delivery.
• Design and implement test cases for trading functions.
• Drive Agile, Continuous Integration and AI process adoption.
• Ensure essential procedures and best practices are followed.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in IT with strong technical knowledge and expertise in core Java (preferably JDK17).
• Experience with FIX protocol or binary protocols for market access is desired.
• Experience with microservices-based architecture.
• Understanding of automated testing techniques.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes; AI tooling (e.g., GitHub Copilot) is desirable.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills with a demonstrable ability to learn and grow in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree / University degree or equivalent experience.

Job Details

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $79,320.00 - $110,680.00

Other Information

Most Relevant Skills: Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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