Analyst, Software Engineer (C#)

BMO•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Quantitative Engineering team at BMO Global Markets and take your skills to the next level! As a member of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to enhance the analytics library used in trading applications across Global Markets. In addition to collaborating closely with quants on the analytics library, you will also contribute to the development of critical trading tools and infrastructure. In this role, your focus will be on applications that work with real-time trade and market data for live risk calculations. Following our DevOps model, we believe in a hands-on approach, where team members take ownership of their work from start to finish. We place strong emphasis on testing, automation, metrics, and monitoring, which allows us to develop and run a large portfolio of trading tools. We are seeking professionals who possess a solid understanding and expertise in C# programming, as this is a key determinant of success in this role. At BMO Global Markets, we believe in accountability. As a member of our team, you will directly interact with and be accountable to the trading desks that use the applications we build. Your contributions will directly impact their success. This is a fantastic opportunity for talented professionals who are passionate about technology and ready to take on a new challenge. If you are looking for a rewarding role in the fast-paced world of trading, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree in a technical field such as computer science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering
Strong experience with modern C# development and object-oriented programming
0-5 years of experience in Capital Markets
Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
Familiarity with cloud-based technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes
Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka and ActiveMQ
Expert with Windows and Linux operating systems
Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as Jenkins, Git, Gitlab
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must include a working solution to the provided coding challenge using C#

Nice To Haves

Understanding of financial pricing models and valuation of derivative products

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance software applications using C#
Develop distributed systems and microservices that can operate at scale
Utilize AWS, Kubernetes and other cloud-based technologies to build and deploy applications
Develop and maintain messaging systems using Kafka and ActiveMQ
Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Prometheus, Grafana and Kibana
Participate in code reviews, unit testing and other quality assurance activities
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy new features
Maintain and support existing applications and systems
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure that our products remain competitive and innovative