System Architect / /Software Architect

CG Consulting Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Architect to join their dynamic team in downtown Toronto. This role involves hands-on development and maintenance of solutions for trading and post-trade activities across various asset classes. You will work closely with investment professionals and operations staff, ensuring that your software impacts trading activities positively. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a strong background in Python and SQL, and a passion for capital markets. Join this forward-thinking company and contribute to innovative solutions that drive success in the investment sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development, preferably in capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with trading professionals to design and build solutions for trade activities.
• Maintain and improve existing applications to support trading functions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud Development

FIX Protocol

Software Development Best Practices

Education

University Degree in Engineering

University Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Java

Job description

Software Architect / System Architect

This is with a global IT services firm for a leading investment/wealth management services firm.
Client Location is downtown Toronto Ontario, close to TTC and GO service.
Hybrid - In Office 4 days per week.
Contract - 6 months, possible renewal

Project Description:
You will work as a Senior Engineer in Public Markets Technology, partnering with investment professionals and operations staff to design and implement solutions enabling trading and post trade activities. You will be responsible for hands on development and maintenance of solutions covering a number of asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, OTC and FX. Through close partnership with investment professionals and operations, you will see firsthand how your software is impacting trade activities and delivering long-term value to the our Client.

Responsibilities:
Work in collaboration with trading professionals, operations and technology teams to design and build solutions enabling trade activities across a number of asset classes including futures, equities, fixed income, derivatives, OTC and FX.
Collaborate with team members to conceptualize, design and develop new software applications. Applications may be server-side enterprise solutions, GUI, or highly customized solutions developed for the specific needs of a business partner.
Create solutions tailored to business requirements aligned with the long-term architecture and technology strategy using Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Cloud development.
Maintain and improve existing applications to support trading functions.
Effectively unit test and perform integration testing on software components.
Prepare and document design and program specifications.
Manage timelines/deliverables towards the successful delivery of projects.
Develop the right IT behaviors to enable building scalable solutions within predictable time frames.
Provide knowledge transfer to team members and support staff through application demos, walkthroughs, and documentation.
Provide responsive business assistance while adhering to processes required for quality enterprise-level software development and support.

Mandatory Skills:
8+ years' experience
University degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
Strong interest in capital markets and eagerness to contribute to the systems that support portfolio management activities.
Knowledge of software development best practices and patterns.
Experience in Python, and SQL
Knowledge of technologies for Cloud development. Experience working with AWS is preferred.
Experience in FIX protocol is a bonus.
Passion to expand your domain knowledge both on the job and through continued education.

Nice to Have
Java