Int Java Software Engineer

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Java Software Engineer

Client: Financial Institution

Role: Java Software Engineer

Job Type: Contract (6+ months) may extend.

Location: Hybrid, 2 days on site, Downtown Toronto

Your New Company

You’ll be joining a globally recognized financial institution with a strong presence in Toronto, known for its commitment to innovation, risk management, and delivering cutting-edge solutions across capital markets and trading platforms.

Your New Role

As a Software Engineer within the Risk, Pricing, and Credit team, you’ll be responsible for developing high-performance applications, supporting trading desks, and enhancing CI/CD pipelines. This hybrid role (up to 2 days/week in-office) is based in Downtown Toronto and offers a 12-month contract with potential for extension based on performance.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To excel in this role, you’ll bring

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience building high-performance applications
  • Strong proficiency in Java and relational databases like PostgreSQL
  • Experience with microservice architecture and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to take on business analysis tasks
  • A proactive, analytical mindset and a strong sense of ownership across the SDLC
  • A collaborative approach in fast-paced technical environments

Nice-to-haves include

  • Experience in Fixed Income (Bonds, Futures), pricing or risk management
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools like Jenkins and Ansible
  • Exposure to C++ and Python

What You'll Get in Return

You’ll be part of a high-impact team supporting global trading operations, with exposure to complex financial systems and cutting-edge technologies. The role offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity for contract extension based on performance.

What You Need to do Now

If you’re a driven software engineer with a passion for financial systems and enterprise development, apply now to be considered. The interview process includes two rounds of Zoom interviews with the hiring team. Please note that submissions are limited to three resumes and must be submitted within 24 hours.

Interested?

If you’re available and interested in this role, please reply to [email protected] as soon as you can attaching your updated resume.

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