C# Software Engineer (Trading Infrastructure)

TL;DR

C# Software Engineer (Trading Infrastructure): Developing high-performance trading tools and distributed systems for a major North American bank with an accent on real-time trading and risk infrastructure. Focus on designing and deploying cloud-native systems using AWS and Kubernetes, while ensuring production reliability.

Location: Hybrid (Toronto)

Company

Major North American bank's Global Markets division.

What you will do

• Design and develop high-performance software using C# for live trading and risk systems.
• Build distributed microservices architecture to support real-time data and analytics.
• Develop tooling and infrastructure for trading and post-trade workflows.
• Work with quants to enhance the in-house analytics library.
• Deploy and manage cloud-native systems using AWS and Kubernetes.
• Participate in code reviews, CI/CD automation, testing, and production support.

Requirements

• Strong experience with modern C# and object-oriented development.
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems and microservice architecture.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native development (AWS, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Kafka, ActiveMQ, and container orchestration.
• Experience with Linux and Windows environments.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to production reliability.

Nice to have

• Experience working in capital markets or pricing/valuation of derivatives.
• Exposure to JavaScript or Python.
• Understanding of financial data structures and risk management concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• VP-level role within a Tier-1 capital markets engineering team.
• High-impact position with direct interaction with traders and quants.
• Full benefits package including healthcare, retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement.
• Excellent internal mobility and long-term career progression opportunities.