Senior Software Developer - Capital Markets Trade Surveillance - Operate

Deloitte Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Toronto for a 1-year contract. The role involves designing systems for order lifecycle events and collaborating on trade surveillance solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in Capital Markets, strong technical skills in Java and Python, and expertise in compliance transformation. A hybrid work model is offered with a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $155,000.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Compliance Transformation and Trade Surveillance.
• Deep knowledge of trading protocols (FIX/FAST, ITCH, FpML, etc.).
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement systems for Order Lifecycle events.
• Build and maintain ETL/data pipelines for data processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data requirements.

Skills

Compliance Transformation Implementation

Capital Markets expertise

Trading protocols knowledge

Java application development

Python scripting

Strong SQL skills

Distributed file systems

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)

ETL/data pipeline tools

Trade surveillance methodologies

Analytical skills

Collaborative team player

Tools

Informatica

Talend

Databricks

SSIS

Apache Kafka

HDFS

Job description

Senior Software Developer - Capital Markets Trade Surveillance - Operate

Location: Toronto, ON, CA, M5C 3G7

Job Type: Temporary Contract
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 131130
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON

Summary

Deloitte is seeking a Senior Software Developer for a 1-year fixed term employment opportunity with a leading National Bank. The successful candidate will bring extensive expertise in Capital Markets products and venues, specializing in Fixed Income, FX, Rates, Commodities, and Equities. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of trading protocols, trade surveillance methodologies, and compliance transformation implementation. This role is responsible for designing and implementing configurable systems for processing order lifecycle events, supporting robust trade surveillance and compliance monitoring.

Typical Day

• Design and implement configurable systems to process Order Lifecycle events for trade surveillance across multiple asset classes.
• Build and maintain robust ETL/data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data using tools such as Informatica, Talend, Databricks, or SSIS.
• Develop and deploy scalable applications and workflow components using Java, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, and preferred workflow platforms.
• Integrate backend systems and ensure efficient data processing across on-premises and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), leveraging modern DevOps tools for deployment and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Front-Office, Surveillance, Technology, and Data Management—to define venue-level and product-level data requirements.
• Ensure data completeness, reconciliation, quality controls, and data lineage tracking in compliance with regulatory standards (FINRA, SEC).
• Participate in Agile delivery, data mapping/specifications, exception management, UAT, and provide production support.
• Analyze market data and support the risk-driven onboarding of new data sources.

About the Team

This is an opportunity to work in Operate at Deloitte. Operate services harness the latest technologies, talent, and capabilities from all over the world to deliver ongoing outcomes and client value.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Compliance Transformation Implementation, specializing in Trade Surveillance and Trade Venue life-cycle management.
• Extensive expertise in Capital Markets products and trading venues (Fixed Income, FX, Rates, Commodities, Equities).
• Deep knowledge of trading protocols (FIX/FAST, ITCH, FpML, binary, proprietary).
• Proficient in Java for enterprise-grade application development.
• Skilled in Python scripting for automation, data processing, and analytics.
• Strong SQL skills for data querying and transformation.
• Experience with distributed file systems (HDFS) and modern data platforms (Dremio, Data Mesh, Snowflake).
• Familiar with MQ, Kafka, and REST API integration.
• Knowledgeable in ETL/data pipeline tools (Informatica, Talend, Databricks, SSIS).
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Expert in trade surveillance methodologies (alert logic, rules, thresholds, pattern mapping) and regulatory standards (FINRA, SEC).
• Skilled in venue and product taxonomy, MARA inventory, and risk-driven onboarding of data sources.
• Experienced in designing OQT repositories (Orders/Quotes/Trades) and tracking data lineage.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional workshops and engage with executives to define complex data requirements.
• Subject matter expertise in configuring and developing surveillance solutions for various asset classes, leveraging mathematical models.
• Strong analytical, problem, and communication skills.
• Collaborative team player, able to manage multiple priorities in an Agile environment.
• Committed to high standards of data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $155,000. Additional bonus and variable pay opportunities may be available.

Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across, including people with disabilities, Indigenous communities, and the Black community.