Java Developer – FX eTrading Services

Jobtailor; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Java software engineer to design and implement distributed microservices for pricing, trade capture, and regulatory functionality. You will contribute to architecture, lead platform development, and drive technical strategy across server-side applications.

The role requires strong communication with business and technology stakeholders, fluency in English and French, and a track record delivering scalable, enterprise-grade software in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Java and distributed server-side application development.
• Experience with Spring, web services, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and middleware technologies.
• Experience designing and delivering scalable microservices and enterprise-grade software solutions.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across business and technology teams.
• Experience working in, or desire to work in, the financial industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of FX products and related business processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of French and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop microservices supporting pricing, trade capture, and control applications, including regulatory-focused functionality.
• Lead the architecture, development, and enhancement of distributed Java-based platforms and services.
• Drive technical strategy and influence engineering direction across server-side application development initiatives.
• Promote software engineering best practices, including testing, code quality, automation, and development tooling.
• Adopt and leverage AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, reduce technical debt, and enhance delivery throughput.
• Contribute to architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and code reviews.
• Lead and support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Support major production events, provide timely issue resolution, and drive long-term improvements based on operational feedback.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Tools

Java

Microservices

Distributed Systems

Spring

Web Services

RESTful APIs

Relational Databases

Middleware Technologies

AI-Enabled Tools

Development Tooling

Automation Tools

Job description

• Design and develop microservices supporting pricing, trade capture, and control applications, including regulatory-focused functionality
• Lead the architecture, development, and enhancement of distributed Java-based platforms and services
• Drive technical strategy and influence engineering direction across server-side application development initiatives
• Promote software engineering best practices, including testing, code quality, automation, and development tooling
• Adopt and leverage AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, reduce technical debt, and enhance delivery throughput
• Contribute to architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and code reviews
• Lead and support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Support major production events, provide timely issue resolution, and drive long-term improvements based on operational feedback

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in Java and distributed server-side application development
• Experience with Spring, web services, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and middleware technologies
• Experience designing and delivering scalable microservices and enterprise-grade software solutions
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across business and technology teams
• Experience working in, or desire to work in, the financial industry is a plus
• Knowledge of FX products and related business processes is a plus
• Knowledge of French and English is required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Java and distributed server-side application development, with a strong focus on designing scalable microservices and enterprise-grade software solutions. Proficient in collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions while promoting software engineering best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Java Development
• Microservices Architecture
• Spring Framework
• RESTful APIs
• Financial Industry Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Java
• Microservices
• Distributed Systems
• Spring
• Web Services
• RESTful APIs
• Relational Databases
• Middleware Technologies
• Software Development Lifecycle
• AI-Enabled Tools

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Pricing Applications
• Trade Capture
• Regulatory Functionality
• FX Products
• Business Processes

Tools & Technologies

• Development Tooling
• Automation Tools