Title: Java Developer - Electronic FX trading
Duration: 12 Months (High possibility of Extension and conversion to FTE)
Location: Toronto, ON M5X 1A3
Working Model: In office two days a week. Tuesdays with the team, 2nd day up to the person but subject to change as deemed necessary
 
Role Mandate:

• We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled developer to join the Global Trading Solutions (GTS) Trading Systems team. This role focuses on building and enhancing mission-critical components of our Electronic FX trading platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, a passion for low-latency systems, and a deep understanding of financial markets.

 
Role Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Design and develop robust, scalable software solutions for GTS’s FX trading systems.
• Devise and implement efficient algorithms and data structures tailored to low-latency environments.
• Create comprehensive test cases to ensure software stability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research, design, and implement system enhancements.
• Communicate effectively with operations teams regarding new features and strategy behaviors.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis independently.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions with minimal guidance.

 
Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong multi-threaded programming and performance optimization skills.
• Proven experience in developing low-latency trading systems.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and electronic trading workflows.
• Familiarity with the FIX protocol and market data integration.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong team collaboration and mentoring capabilities.
• Core java developer.

 
Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with FX trading platforms or capital markets systems.
• Experience with profiling tools and latency measurement frameworks.
• Exposure to C# or other complementary technologies.
• Knowledge of containerization and cloud-native architectures.

 
Interviews:

• 1st round – Hiring Manager
• 2nd Round – Technical interview
• 3rd Round – follow up technical interview

  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 90.00/hr.