Associate Software Engineer C#

About BMO Capital Markets

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider, offering corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarkets

As an Associate Software Engineer C# within the Quantitative Engineering team at BMO Global Markets, you will have the unique opportunity to enhance the analytics library used in trading applications across Global Markets. This role focuses on applications that work with real-time trade and market data for live risk calculations.

Our Approach

Following our DevOps model, we believe in a hands-on approach, where team members take ownership of their work from start to finish. We place strong emphasis on testing, automation, metrics, and monitoring, which allows us to develop and run a large portfolio of trading tools.

You will directly interact with and be accountable to the trading desks that use the applications we build, ensuring your contributions directly impact their success. This is a fantastic opportunity for talented professionals passionate about technology and ready for a rewarding role in the fast-paced world of trading.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering
• Strong experience with modern C# development and object-oriented programming
• 0-5 years of experience in Capital Markets
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with cloud-based technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka and ActiveMQ
• Expert with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Gitlab
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance software applications using C#
• Develop distributed systems and microservices that can operate at scale
• Utilize AWS, Kubernetes, and other cloud-based technologies to build and deploy applications
• Develop and maintain messaging systems using Kafka and ActiveMQ
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and Kibana
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and other quality assurance activities
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy new features
• Maintain and support existing applications and systems
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our products remain competitive and innovative

Core Technologies

• Programming Languages: C#, Java, JavaScript, Python
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
• Container Orchestration: Kubernetes
• Monitoring and Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana
• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Git, Gitlab, Ansible

Nice to Have

Understanding of financial pricing models and valuation of derivative products.

Skill Testing Requirement

To ensure we attract top talent, all applicants are required to complete a skill testing problem. Please solve the following coding challenge using C#: https://coderbyte.com/sl-candidate?promo=bankofmontreal-e134q:software-engine-shhlhqhkt9. Important: Applications that do not include a working solution to the above problem will not be considered. Make sure to include your solution in your application to demonstrate your coding skills and problem-solving abilities.

Key skills/competency

• C# Programming
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Distributed Systems
• Microservices
• Cloud Computing (AWS, Kubernetes)
• Messaging Technologies (Kafka, ActiveMQ)
• DevOps
• Real-time Data Processing
• Financial Markets
• Problem-Solving