Senior Software Engineer (70% Backend/30% Frontend) Java/Springboot/React for client in Investm[...]

S I Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design and implement technology solutions in the investment management industry. The role requires extensive experience in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS, as well as a background in Capital Markets or Risk Analytics. This position offers a collaborative Agile environment focused on engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Java in enterprise systems.
• 5+ years of experience with Spring Boot.
• 3+ years of experience with React.
• 5+ years working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• 5+ years developing and deploying systems on AWS.
• Demonstrated experience in Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, or Risk Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end technology solutions.
• Leverage AWS cloud services to build scalable applications.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated tests.
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Drive engineering excellence through coding best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

Relational databases

AWS

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (70% Backend/30% Frontend) Java/Springboot/React for client in Investment Management Industry

· Design and implement end-to-end technology solutions in an Agile environment, collaborating with business and technical partners.

· Leverage AWS cloud services to build scalable, cloud-native applications aligned with long-term architecture goals.

· Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and infrastructure-as-code for efficient deployment.

· Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability across mission-critical applications.

· Drive engineering excellence through coding best practices, technical mentorship, and peer collaboration.

Required Qualifications

· 10+ years of experience with Java in enterprise systems

· 5+ years of Spring Boot

· 3+ years of React

· 5+ years working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)

· 5+ years developing and deploying systems on AWS

· Demonstrated experience in Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, or Risk Analytics

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills

· Familiarity with AWS

· Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

· Working knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins

· Exposure to quantitative models, financial data, or multi-asset strategies

· Comfortable working in fast-paced, regulated environments with high-performance expectations