Kotlin Back-End Developer - Contract

GFT TECHNOLOGIES SE; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology consulting is seeking a senior Kotlin Back-End Developer for a contract role in Toronto. The successful candidate will engage in developing microservices for the ABS platform and work closely with stakeholders in a collaborative environment. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of working from home or the office, focusing on driving innovation and efficiency in capital market solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of back-end development experience.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets and equities trading.
• Experience with messaging (Kafka, MQ) and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop microservices in Kotlin using Spring Boot.
• Implement core trade booking and pricing workflows.
• Ensure performance and test coverage of services.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Kotlin Back-End Developer - Contract

Date: May 12, 2025

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 2P1

Working place: Hybrid

** Contract Opportunity Available - No Visa Sponsorship options for this role . Hybrid Work 2-3 days work from client office in Downtown Toronto OR Mississauga**

We are hiring a seniorKotlin Back-End Developer to develop distributed microservices that support trade capture, lifecycle processing, and risk computation for the ABS Platform. This role involves close collaboration with technology and business stakeholders in securitized products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop microservices inKotlinusingSpring Bootand reactive programming.
• Implement core trade booking, pricing, and lifecycle event workflows.
• Integrate with Kafka-based messaging systems and upstream/downstream APIs.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and test coverage of services.
• Work closely with architects, product owners, and quants in a global environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong knowledge of capital markets and equities tradingprocesses.
• 6+ years of back-end development experience, including strongKotlinorJavaexpertise.
• Experience withSpring Boot, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
• Prior exposure toFixed Income,ABS, orstructured financesystems is a strong advantage.
• Experience with messaging (Kafka, MQ) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Understanding of system design and distributed computing.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.
• Strong problem-solving skillswith the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts in a multicultural team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

At GFT we are committed to cultivating, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want to attract, recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees, regardless of their background. We are guided by our core values in everything we do, and recognize that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our social responsibility to make a difference.

At GFT, #MakeYourMark implies a commitment to always put you first, while helping you push your boundaries to achieve greatness, and giving you the freedom to innovate and create beyond conventions.

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