Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, ThinkInsure, Zolo, and Flexiti, provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, insurance, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.
We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.
This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.
What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?
Health & wellbeing resources and programs
Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office
Career growth and development opportunities
Opportunities to contribute to community causes
Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment
Help us build the future of Canadian Fintech!
Questrade Financial Group (QFG) is Canada's fastest-growing online brokerage, empowering Canadians to achieve their financial goals through innovative and accessible investment platforms. At Questrade, you’ll be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, contributing to products that make a real difference in people's financial lives.
Role Overview
This is a unique opportunity to apply your backend engineering skills to the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency and new trading products, contributing to our technological growth.
As a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Crypto and Alternative Trading Products at Questrade, you will be a key contributor to our digital asset and alternative offerings. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the core infrastructure for our retail crypto trading platforms and internal administrative tools, helping to expand our crypto capabilities and launch new alternative trading products.
What You’ll Do
Platform Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services for Questrade's retail crypto and alternatives trading platforms.
Infrastructure Expansion: Contribute to the expansion of crypto infrastructure across various Questrade products, ensuring seamless integration and high performance.
New Product Launches: Play a key role in the development and launch of new crypto capabilities for clients and internal teams.
Growth Portfolio Innovation: Contribute to the build and delivery of new alternative trading products within the dedicated Growth Portfolio entity.
Operational Support: Provide support for all crypto trading and transfer solutions, ensuring system stability and reliability.
API Design & Documentation: Create and document clear, efficient, and secure APIs (including RESTful and WebSocket APIs) to facilitate all aspects of crypto and alternatives transactions.
Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Efficiency & Automation: Identify opportunities to automate workflows and optimize system performance.
Problem Solving: Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues, ensuring high availability and optimal performance of crypto and trading systems.
Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, front-end developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Research & Innovation: Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
What You’ll Bring
Experience: 2-3 years of experience in backend software development, with a focus on building scalable and resilient systems.
Technical Proficiency:
Proficiency in one or more modern backend programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, Go, Python, Node.js).
Experience designing and building RESTful and WebSocket APIs is desired.
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and SOLID principles.
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
Experience with event-driven architecture and message queues (e.g., PubSub, Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure, AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with unit testing frameworks and practices.
System Design: Experience designing and building scalable systems with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Collaboration: A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Initiative: A self-starter with a proactive mindset.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Additional kudos if you…
Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot is desired.
Experience integrating common crypto platform vendors (hot wallets, custodians, execution management service, payment processors) is a plus.
Experience in the financial services or FinTech industry.
Familiarity with security best practices in blockchain and financial applications.
Experience launching new products from 0 to 1.
Experience in Angular and React Native is a bonus
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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.
Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
