Senior Software Development - Stockwatch

About Stock watch

For more than 40 years, Stock watch has been a trusted source of stock market news, real-time quotes, and market intelligence focused on Canadian equity markets. What began as a print publication in the 1980s evolved into one of Canada's leading online sources of market information, serving a loyal subscriber base through a sophisticated combination of real-time market data and financial journalism.

Behind the scenes, Stock watch operates a highly specialized technology platform that processes millions of market data transactions every day while delivering reliable, real-time information to investors, traders, and market participants across Canada.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our small, highly capable team and take ownership of the systems that power our business.

This is not a typical software development role.

You will become a key technical leader responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and ultimately helping guide the future direction of Stock watch s core software systems. These systems process real-time market data, support public-facing web applications, and operate continuously in an environment where reliability and uptime matter.

You'll work closely with our leadership team while enjoying a high degree of autonomy, flexibility, and influence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, takes pride in system ownership, and prefers a hands-on environment where decisions can be made quickly.

As part of our succession planning efforts, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow into the primary technical leadership role for the organization.

Software Development & System Ownership

• Design, develop, maintain, and support critical software systems that power Stock watch s products and services.
• Maintain and enhance real-time market data processing systems handling millions of transactions daily.
• Develop new features and enhancements for public-facing websites and services.
• Maintain existing web applications, backend services, utilities, and supporting infrastructure.
• Identify opportunities to modernize, improve, and streamline existing systems.

Database & Infrastructure Management

• Manage and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, replication, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and maintain high-volume data processing systems.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues, performance bottlenecks, and system failures.
• Participate in planning and implementation of infrastructure upgrades and improvements.

Operational Support

• Ensure the reliability and stability of business-critical systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving service interruptions when they occur.
• Work closely with operations staff and external technology partners.
• Support integrations with exchanges, news providers, payment processors, and other third-party services.

Technical Leadership

• Help establish technical priorities and roadmap recommendations.
• Provide guidance on architecture, technology choices, and future development initiatives.
• Contribute to long-term succession planning and technical continuity.

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Downtown Vancouver office with flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Flexible working hours focused on outcomes rather than strict schedules.
• Occasional after-hours availability required to address critical production issues.
• Very occasional evening or weekend work for maintenance and system upgrades.
• Easy access to Sky Train, Pacific Centre, fitness facilities, and secure bicycle storage.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including both development and administration.
• Strong C# development experience.
• C++ development experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining web applications in Microsoft technologies.
• Experience working within Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong troubleshooting…