NOTE: Hybrid work model, 3 days per week in Toronto, Ontario office
TYPE: Contract, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week 6 month Contract
SKILLS: 5 plus years Software Development, C#, .NET Core, SQL, Snowflake, APIs, Cloud Development, Data Migration, CI CD, AI Assisted Development
INDUSTRY: Financial Services, Investment Management, Enterprise Technology
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer with strong expertise in backend development and cloud technologies to support a Product Engineering team within a large enterprise technology environment.
This role supports a Cloud Data Migration initiative focused on migrating data and services from on premise systems to Snowflake and cloud based platforms. The position operates within a collaborative, cross functional team of developers, business analysts, and product stakeholders working closely with business partners.
The successful candidate will bring strong experience building high performance systems and services using C# and .NET, along with a solid understanding of data migration processes and cloud architecture. This role is best suited for a developer who is comfortable working across both application services and data platforms, and who can contribute to design, development, and delivery in a fast paced agile environment.
The role includes a strong emphasis on leveraging AI assisted development tools to improve efficiency across coding, debugging, and analysis workflows. The Senior Developer will play a key role in modernizing existing services while supporting the migration of data and systems to cloud environments.
You will work closely with business analysts, product owners, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, high quality solutions that support core trading systems and data platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain high quality backend systems and services using C# and .NET Core
- Support migration of data from Oracle based systems to Snowflake and cloud platforms
- Migrate and modernize existing on premise services to cloud environments
- Develop and maintain APIs and service integrations
- Write clean, efficient, and testable code including unit tests
- Contribute to technical design and architecture documentation
- Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
- Participate in code reviews and ensure alignment with development standards and best practices
- Support CI CD pipelines and deployment processes using tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, or similar
- Leverage AI assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor to improve productivity
- Collaborate with cross functional teams including QA, product, and architecture
- Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, and delivery
- Identify technical risks and provide input on solution approaches
REQUIREMENTS
- University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in software development
- Strong proficiency in C# and .NET Core
- Experience building APIs and backend services
- Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases such as Oracle or MS SQL
- Experience working with Snowflake or other cloud data platforms
- Experience with cloud development and deployment environments
- Solid understanding of data migration and system integration concepts
- Experience with CI CD tools and development pipelines such as GitHub, Jenkins, or similar
- Strong understanding of software development best practices including testing, design, and code quality
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with AKS or container based cloud platforms
- Familiarity with tools such as SonarQube, Nexus, or Jira
- Experience working in capital markets or trading environments
- Understanding of financial instruments and data flows
- Experience using AI tools for coding, debugging, or analysis
ADDITIONAL CONTEXT
- This role operates within a collaborative Product Engineering team supporting a multi year Cloud Data Migration program
- The Senior Developer is expected to work across both service migration and data platform integration
- Strong backend development skills combined with data migration understanding are critical for success
- Experience leveraging AI tools in development workflows is a key differentiator
- The role requires close collaboration with both technical and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
Please note that AI is used to assist in the recruiting process.
To apply: https://directitrecruiting.com/job/senior-software-developer-core-trading-cloud-migration-1863/
Pay: $90.00-$95.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M5H 3S1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- What is your hourly rate?
Experience:
- C#: 4 years (preferred)
- .NET Core: 4 years (preferred)
- SQL: 3 years (preferred)
- software developer: 5 years (preferred)
- Snowflake: 1 year (preferred)
- building APIs or backend services: 3 years (preferred)
- data migration or system migration projects: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5H 3S1
