Software Developer

P2P; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Software Developers to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will develop critical software for algorithmic trading strategies, utilizing cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment. You'll have the opportunity to engage with experienced professionals, enhance your skills through continuous learning, and contribute to innovative projects. This company offers a vibrant workplace culture with numerous perks, including mentorship, competitive salary, and wellness initiatives. If you're a dedicated problem solver looking to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mentorship with experienced developers

Paid postgraduate degrees

40 hours of paid volunteer work

Bi-weekly social activities

Catered meals

Wellness plan

On-site weekly massages

Games room

Paid company phone

Work from home set-up

Qualifications

• 2-10 years of software development experience.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable and performant software using best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal production systems.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Network Programming

Cloud Technologies

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Redis

RabbitMQ

GraphQL

Kafka

MongoDB

Docker

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MS SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

We are looking for multiple passionate Software Developers to join our team. You will develop critical software that engineering teams use to implement and analyze our algorithmic trading strategies. As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by cutting-edge technology and senior technologists providing you with the best possible environment to succeed

How you will make an impact:

• Building scalable and performant software using software engineering best practices.
• Facilitating discussions on code implementation, testing, software architecture best practices
• Collaborating with operation teams to ensure production systems are in optimal condition.
• Researching the latest technologies to enhance our trading systems.
• Driving projects and leading new initiatives
• Actively engaging with others on the development team to resolve challenging design and coding issues

What you bring to the team:

• A Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent
• 2 to 10 years of experience building software systems
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
• Strong knowledge and experience in at least one of these languages or frameworks: Python, C++ or Java. Experience in more than one is an asset.
• Experience with network programming and Cloud, familiar with of TCP/IP, HTTP, and a good understanding of routing protocols
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Dedicated team player and a passionate problem solver with strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with any of these technologies is an asset: Redis, RabbitMQ, GraphQL, Kafka, MongoDB, ELK, Docker, WebSocket, AMQP, TCP, HTTP
• Experience with relational databases is an asset (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle)

What DRW Montreal has to offer you:

• Mentorship with experienced software developers, database administrators, and technical project managers
• Continuous learning through paid postgraduate degrees, Dev Lightning talks, online learning support and 1 on 1 language tutoring with Berlitz
• 40 hours of paid volunteer work at the organization of your choice
• Bi-weekly social activities, monthly wellness plan, on-site weekly massages, and games room
• Enjoy daily catered meals (breakfast and lunch) with unlimited snacks and beverages
• Competitive salary, matching RRSP, paid company phone, laptop, and work from home set-up

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