Sr Java Developer (distributed systems)

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Java Developer to support a large-scale technology transformation initiative. This role involves 50% production support and 50% new system development for distributed, real-time trading systems. The ideal candidate should have 10–20 years of experience, strong skills in Java and Spring frameworks, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. This is a full-time hybrid position that requires local residency and work authorization in Canada.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of backend application development experience.
• Senior-level experience with distributed, real-time, production-critical systems.
• Strong expertise in Java frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop distributed trading systems.
• Handle production support and new system development.

Skills

Java

Spring

Spring Boot

SQL

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the Company

Our client is an extremely successful technology provider in the capital markets space, located downtown Toronto. This is a full‑time hybrid position (1 day per week in office)

About the Opportunity

Our client is launching a large‑scale, multi‑year technology transformation initiative and is hiring several Senior Java Developers to support this effort. This role joins a team responsible for building and supporting distributed, real‑time trading systems.

The position is split approximately 50% production support and 50% new system development. The applications are highly complex, operating hundreds of concurrent processes across more than 50 servers and supporting mission‑critical trading activity.

About You

• 10–20 years of backend application development experience
• Senior‑level experience supporting and developing distributed, real‑time, production‑critical systems
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
• Strong SQL skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Bonus Items

• Experience in capital markets or trading systems
• Exposure to FIX protocol, messaging frameworks such as Kafka, JMS, or MQ
• Experience with SOAP and RESTful APIs
• Understanding of trading lifecycles including order management and post‑trade processing
• Experience with electronic trading platforms
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Exposure to real‑time analytics or risk aggregation systems

Salary Range

$130,000 - 190,000/year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.