Functional Architect – High-performance Trading Systems

Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Base: 120,000 - 130,000 cadpyear; bonus/equity: no...
Hybrid
5+ years architecture experience
Real-time mission-critical applications
Unix and c++ programming
The role involves designing technological solutions that ensure the absolute reliability and fluidity of Canadian and global capital markets

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing technological solutions that ensure the absolute reliability and fluidity of Canadian and global capital markets.
  • Candidates must possess proven expertise in developing ultra-low latency, highly available real-time trading and risk management applications.
  • This position offers a hybrid work model requiring 2 to 3 days in the office within Toronto or Montreal locations.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing technological solutions that ensure the absolute reliability and fluidity of Canadian and global capital markets.

Salary

Base: 120,000 - 130,000 CAD/year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous time-off, leaves, cloud-first hybrid workstyle

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years architecture experience
  • Real-time mission-critical applications
  • UNIX and C++ programming
  • UML and architectural patterns mastery
  • High availability system design

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of financial market infrastructure
  • Ultra-low latency system environments
  • Strong leadership and autonomy
  • Creative problem-solving approach
  • Experience with distributed external systems

Key Requirements

  • University degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • Hands-on knowledge of Perl and Python
  • Fluency in French and English for Montreal candidates
  • Authorization to work in Canada required

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in Canada

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