Sr. C++ Sophis 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

We are looking for a C++ Sophis developer responsible for building applications that may range from desktop applications to native mobile applications and embedded systems. Candidate primary responsibility will be to design and develop these applications, and to coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure.

Additional Information
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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 Toronto, ON is CAD $120K - CAD $140K/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Assist with user adoption of technology solutions developed globally by assisting with user training and liaising with relevant development personnel to improve overall user experience.
• Revamp of existing technology to improve scalability, efficiency, and performance.
• Proactively provide status reports to global, local manager and BT business manager.
• Participate in design and development of tools and applications required to support pricing infrastructure and related business areas.
• Proactively identify system deficiencies, engage relevant technical and business partners, determine corrective actions, and develop technical solutions to remediate issues.
• Support, debug, troubleshooting system/software deficiencies.
• Review and understand business requirements, contribute to the detailed technology deliverables including functional specifications, system impact assessments, and technological dependencies.
• Learn all necessary development tools required to be an effective developer.
• Deliver user training, publish release notes, and perform release tasks.
• Profile and optimize system performance.
• Improve production support documentation and tooling.
• Improve CI/CD pipeline of existing business technology.
• Assist with technology updates.

Requirements:

• 8+ years hands on experience working in Capital Markets software development.
• 8+ years of professional experience using C++.
• Experience with Sophis.
• Experience with Equity Derivative Products.
• Proficiency in multithread programming.
• Proficiency in Oracle and Python.
• Experience with service orientated architecture.
• Experience using or developing web service.
• Experience with JSON and XML.
• Experience with DevOps pipeline.
• Experience supporting production environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal and team working skills.

Preferred skills:

• Experience with Risk Reporting.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with AWS or Azure.

We offer:

• 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.
• 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.