C++ Developer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

The real time market data developer role creates real-time applications processing the world's most critical financial data. Our high performance software must deliver from exchanges spread across the globe to our clients in just a few milliseconds while normalizing the data into a common format. Developers play a key role throughout an iterative and dynamic delivery cycle by working with business analysts, quality assurance engineers, project managers, and operations staff. Candidate will rapidly come up to speed on the latest technology and domain specific languages to deliver projects while also expanding their C++ knowledge. The projects are technically challenging in an environment that is very engaging. The strongest employees are typically known as problem solvers; individuals that take full ownership of problems and drive them through to completion. Learning is also an important aspect of every member of the team, and continued learning is strongly supported. Both Linux and Windows operating systems are in use with a heavy focus on Linux.

Additional Information* 

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Mississauga, ON is CAD $135k - CAD $150k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Work with business analysts to identify the best solution for meeting business requirements
• Deliver high quality market logic normalization code and configuration
• Ensure bug free software through automated regression testing, unit tests, and code reviews
• Collaborate with QA and Operations to ensure successful integration into test and production environments

Requirements:

You are:

• 10+ yrs C++ experience
• Experience with the full life-cycle software development experience
• Experience with C++
• Strong understanding of object oriented development
• Superb communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to collaborate in a team focused environment
• Excellent analytical skills and a real passion for solving problems.
• Ability to thoroughly test and debug code using test driven development
• Ability to suggest/research new technologies and quickly adapt to change
• Ability to work with both Technical Architects and Product Owners in order to build to specification
• Object oriented design

 Desired Skills

• Experience with C++
• Experience developing on Linux
• Exposure to Agile methodologies
• Experience with automated testing
• Knowledge of scripting languages Python, Unix or Powershell shell scripts desirable
• Knowledge of other languages such as JavaScript, Node.js
• Experience with real-time programming
• Adept at software design
• Experience with debugging multi-threaded applications
• Knowledge of/experience with design patterns
• Real passion for continued learning and development
• Understanding of financial markets, market data
• Low Latency financial market data systems

We can offer you:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad  
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days) 
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability 
• Flexible hybrid policy to fit your schedule  
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%  
• A higher education certification policy  
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses  
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups  
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms  
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture  

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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