Senior Java Software Engineer

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 19, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 4 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Develop low-latency, high-performance trading applications for an eTrading team within Capital Markets. Design and implement scalable Microservices and RESTful APIs while collaborating with global teams in an agile environment.

Job details

Job Title: Java Developer – Capital Markets (eTrading) Location: Toronto, ON (3–4 Days Onsite per Week) Duration: Long-Term Contract Experience Required: 12–15 Years Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with a strong background in Capital Markets to join a high-performing eTrading team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience building low-latency, high-performance trading applications using Core Java and Spring technologies. Experience in Debt Capital Markets (DCM) is highly desirable. Required Skills & Experience 12–15 years of overall software development experience. 10–12 years of hands-on experience with Core Java. 5–10 years of experience with the Spring Framework/Spring Boot. Strong experience developing multi-threaded, low-latency, high-performance applications. Excellent understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). Hands-on coding experience with a strong focus on clean, maintainable, and scalable code. Experience designing and developing Microservices and RESTful APIs. Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases. Experience with Caching Solutions/MemSQL. Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure (other cloud platforms will also be considered). Experience with real-time messaging technologies such as Solace or JMS. Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Linux, and Shell Scripting. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment. Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating across global teams. Domain Experience Strong experience in Capital Markets is required. Debt Capital Markets (DCM) experience is highly preferred. Understanding of Financial Operations is considered an advantage. Nice to Have Exposure to Generative AI (GenAI) tools and technologies.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 12-15 years of software development experience with deep expertise in Core Java and the Spring Framework. Strong domain knowledge in Capital Markets, specifically Debt Capital Markets (DCM), is highly preferred.

Listed skills

Microsoft Azure · Preferred
Kubernetes · Preferred
SQL · Preferred
Amazon Web Services · Preferred
Linux · Preferred
Spring Boot · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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Core Java
Spring Framework
Spring Boot
Low-latency Applications
Multi-threading
Microservices
RESTful APIs
SQL
MemSQL
AWS
Azure
Solace
JMS
Kubernetes
Linux
Shell Scripting

Job areas

Software
Finance & Accounting
Technology
Engineering