Lead Engineer, Software Engineer, Data Engineer

Title:

Lead Engineer

Location:

Toronto, ON - Hybrid (3 Days WFO)
Duration: 6-12 months Salary Range: C $68 INC Introduction

This role is for an experienced Lead Engineer with a robust background in software engineering and a deep understanding of capital markets. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and the ability to design and architect complex financial systems.

• 10 years of overall software engineering experience with a strong background in building and maintaining enterprise-level applications.
• Must-have experience in capital markets with a sound understanding of trading workflows and trade lifecycle across asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, OTC, and FX.
• Strong working experience in C with the ability to independently debug complex issues with precision.
• Proficiency in Python with hands-on experience applying it in a financial or capital markets context.
• Strong foundational knowledge of SQL, including core concepts like joins, aggregations, indexing, and query optimization.
• Experience designing and architecting applications at a Lead level with sound technical decisions around system design, data flow, and component interaction.
• Knowledge of software development best practices including clean code principles, design patterns, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience in AWS Cloud is a must.
• Must-have experience with Dev Ops practices and tooling including CICD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure as code, and automated deployment strategies.
• Experience in FIX protocol is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools and large language models (LLMs) is a plus.
• Passion to expand domain knowledge through continued education.
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry.

• Experience with Python libraries such as Pandas, Num Py, and PySpark.

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-level applications in the capital markets domain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and technologies.
• Maintain and optimize existing systems to meet the evolving needs of the business.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Inclusive and dynamic work environment.