Fullstack Developer with Trading Analytics Full-time Job

The Team

• The Quantitative Trading Solutions team develops and operates algorithmic trading systems and related software for Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets.  We work closely and are tightly integrated with the front-office trading desks.
• We are seeking a talented full-stack software developer to work with the Global Equity Derivatives desk.  The successful candidate will develop and enhance applications to capture data-driven insights that will support advanced algorithmic trading strategies.
• You will play a pivotal role in supporting and managing the portfolio of applications and vendor system(s).  You will work closely with a talented team of quantitative analysts, traders, and developers to create and implement algorithmic strategies that capitalize on market opportunities.
• We will consider a range of experience levels and adjust role, compensation, and title accordingly. 

 

Key responsibilities are:

• Design and implement back-end services to transform real-time or static data.
• Design and implement front-end for displaying real-time trading and static data.
• Collaborate with the front office to design interfaces offering creative data visualization.
• Design customizable solutions to maximize usability across business lines.
• Develop automated test suite for position tracking, trading, and back-testing.
• Perform support of production trading systems to troubleshoot and quickly resolve any issues or questions.
• Manage and co-ordinate with vendor(s) for support and upgrades of systems.

 

Functional Competencies

• Strong programming background, including developing high-performance full-stack applications in Angular 2+, Spring Boot, and Python is a must.
• Programming Languages: Java, Java Script, Type Script, Python, and Shell Script is a must.
• Databases: MS-SQL and Oracle is an asset
• Libraries: AG Grid, NumPy, Pandas is an asset
• Containerization: Kubernetes and Docker is an asset
• Understanding of data integration using REST, socket.io and server sent events.
• Effective written & verbal communication skills to bridge between technical content and business objectives.
• Experience working on agile development teams.
• Motivated to keep up to date with the latest technology and programming techniques.
• CI/CD experience using tools like Maven, BitBucket, Jenkins and Artifactory is nice to have.

 

Education Requirements

• STEM Post-secondary degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• Canadian Securities Course or Trader Training Course an asset.
• Demonstrated capital markets / quantitative experience is an asset.

 

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Scotiabank is one of North America's leading financial institutions, and Canada's most international bank. We provide innovative financial products and services to individuals, small and medium-size businesses, corporations and governments across Canada and around the world.