Software Developer Senior Specialist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Developer Senior Specialist (Fintech): Designing and delivering high-performance software solutions for hirify.global's market infrastructure and technology platforms with an accent on building reliable, scalable backend systems and solving complex technical challenges. Focus on optimizing low-latency software, enhancing backend services in Java/C++, and leading technical decision-making on critical projects.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, Canada (3 days a week in-office)

Salary: $104,000 - $148,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading global technology company powering financial markets through its market infrastructure and technology platforms.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and optimize low-latency software systems for critical market infrastructure and client-facing applications.
• Write clean, efficient code in Java or C++ to build and enhance backend services for trading platforms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and maintainability.
• Mentor team members on system improvements, code quality, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, product managers, and infrastructure engineers.
• Lead technical decision-making on complex projects, balancing performance, security, and adaptability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5-10 years of software development experience, with at least 4 years working with Object-oriented programming (Java or C++) on low-latency systems.
• Strong experience with distributed systems, communication protocols, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in Linux environments and scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or Perl.
• Clear communicator with experience mentoring others and working in collaborative, cross-functional environments.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in financial markets, finance, or mathematics.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, particularly AWS (e.g., Redshift database experience).
• Experience working in capital markets, trading platforms, or fintech environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive rewards package including annual bonus/commission and equity.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Equal opportunity employer encouraging applications regardless of age, color, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected status.
• Reasonable accommodation provided for individuals with disabilities in the job application or interview process.