Job Title: Senior Software Engineer -- Capital Markets \& Portfolio Management
Location: Downtown Toronto -- 4 days on site
About the Team
The Capital Markets and Factor Investing (CMF) Technology team is part of the broader Public Markets and Technology (PMT) department. We are a multidisciplinary group of engineers and analysts dedicated to delivering innovative, data-driven technology solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.
We collaborate closely with investment professionals, operations teams, and technology partners to create impactful, forward-thinking systems that power decision-making in a fast-paced financial environment.
Job Summary
We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build robust, scalable systems that support portfolio and risk analytics, order and trade lifecycle processing, and investment strategies. You will work closely with portfolio managers, quantitative analysts, and product teams to develop technology solutions that create tangible business value in the capital markets space.
- Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement end-to-end technology solutions in an Agile environment, collaborating with business and technical partners.
- Leverage AWS cloud services to build scalable, cloud-native applications aligned with long-term architecture goals.
- Manage structured and unstructured data, ensuring accessibility, accuracy, and usability across various business functions.
- Identify and resolve data issues, exceptions, and inconsistencies while improving data quality and reliability.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and infrastructure-as-code for efficient deployment.
- Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability across mission-critical applications.
- Drive engineering excellence through coding best practices, technical mentorship, and peer collaboration.
Required Qualifications1
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10 years of experience with Python for backend development and data processing
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10 years of experience with Java in enterprise systems
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5 years working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
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5 years of hands-on experience with MongoDB
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5 years developing and deploying systems on AWS
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Demonstrated experience in Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, or Risk Analytics
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Preferred SkillsFamiliarity with data pipelines, data lakes, and event-driven architectures
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Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
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Working knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
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Exposure to quantitative models, financial data, or multi-asset strategies
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Comfortable working in fast-paced, regulated environments with high-performance expectations
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What We're Looking ForIndependent self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders, including front-office professionals, PMs, and quants
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Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Professional, adaptable, and collaborative team player
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Results-oriented mindset with the ability to deliver under tight deadlines
