Full Stack Developer

alquemy; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Toronto is seeking an experienced application analyst/developer to transform post-trade systems. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience, particularly in microservice architecture, and proficiency in Java, Spring, and cloud technologies. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of overall experience is required.
• 3+ years in microservice design, development, and testing is essential.
• Proven experience in web development using relevant technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide application solutions to the business.
• Analyze business needs and recommend IT solutions.
• Design and implement IT solutions according to best practices.

Skills

Java (8 and above)

Spring framework

Spring Boot

Hibernate

RESTful services

HTML5

JavaScript

ReactJS

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Websphere MQ

ActiveMQ

Solace MQ

Kafka

Job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION :

We are working on an application OPAS (Operation Platform As Service), which is an in-house developed application for Global Market Operations to fulfill business daily operations requirements.

The vision of OPAS is to achieve:

• Ultra-scalability without sacrificing performance and availability
• Decentralized change management and increased control for teams over feature deployment
• Distributed architecture to move away from vertically scaled infrastructure and single points of failure

It aims to transform how we build and operate post-trade systems and to foster a cultural shift within GM operations.

JOB PURPOSE :

Responsibilities will include:

• Working as a hands-on application analyst/developer to provide application solutions to the business
• Analyzing business needs and recommending viable IT solutions
• Designing, developing, and implementing IT solutions according to standards and best practices
• Conducting and supporting testing to ensure quality
• Producing documentation for system solutions to ensure maintainability and smooth implementation

MUST HAVE :

• Overall 5+ years’ experience
• At least 3+ years relevant IT experience in microservice design, development, and testing
• Strong knowledge of Java (8 and above), Spring framework, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
• Knowledge and experience in developing RESTful services and microservice architecture
• Experience in web development using HTML5, JavaScript, JQuery, ReactJS, etc.
• Experience with messaging and streaming services like Websphere MQ, ActiveMQ, Solace MQ, Kafka
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes

NICE TO HAVE :

• FX back-office processes, workflows for trade subscription, confirmation, settlement, and cash accounting
• Experience in TDD / BDD
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, outgoing, self-motivated, and able to work independently and under pressure
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English