Senior Software Developer

Royal Bank of Canada • Toronto, ON

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Trading & Execution Services group within Capital Markets is seeking a strong Java developer for the Program Trading team. You will be involved in writing code for applications which facilitate basket trading within the Global Equities business. This is a fast-paced business with frequently changing needs and requirements. Beyond that, you will also maintain and enhance supporting applications used by our trading desks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent
• 5+ years in Test-Driven Java/Spring Boot development, with great understanding of core Java APIs
• 5+ years of hands-on programming experience with real-time transaction processing and multi-threading
• Ability to diagnose and resolve performance issues surrounding CPU, I/O, memory, and other contentions in high-performance apps
• Proficiency in working with relational databases and complex SQL queries
• Comfortable with UNIX/LINUX command line

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FIX protocol and FIX engines
• Event-driven pub/sub with Solace
• Experience working with C# and .NET ecosystem for enterprise applications
• Experience in finance/capital markets

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements by performing end user interviews to understand business needs and inform the development strategy
• Develop, test & troubleshoot Java code by writing maintainable code, conducting comprehensive testing, and resolving identified issues
• Integrate new FIX connection streams by implementing and configuring Financial Information Exchange protocol connections between trading systems
• Document technical design decisions and prepare all required SDLC artifacts including specifications, test plans, and release notes throughout the development lifecycle
• Liaise with QA and production teams to ensure successful testing and release of software changes by coordinating test strategies and managing deployment processes
• Provide L2 (2nd line) support, as required by escalating and resolving complex technical issues in the production environment.

Benefits

• bonuses
• flexible benefits
• competitive compensation
• commissions
• stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• A world-class training program in financial services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees