SRD Application Developer (Java/Python/DB)
About the role
SRD Application Developer (Java/Python/DB)
Job Type: Contract (Minimum 12 months, potential extension) Location: Hybrid – Montreal (3 days onsite, 2 remote) Start Date: ASAP Rate: 75$ - 100$ INC Full-time position (7.5 hours per day)
Your New Company Our client is a global financial institution supporting critical data platforms across multiple asset classes. The Securities Reference Data (SRD) group provides centralized sourcing, management, and distribution of reference data. The team is currently focused on a global trading data unification initiative, building a modern platform to consolidate data from multiple global locations and replace legacy systems.
Your New Role Senior SRD Application Developer responsible for providing hands-on development, support, and enhancements within the SRD ecosystem. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role (not a people manager), working closely with business analysts, stakeholders, and global teams. The role focuses on building, maintaining, and improving scalable data-driven applications in a fast-paced environment.
What You Need to Do
- Perform hands-on development using Java or Python
- Build and maintain applications within the SRD platform
- Work with databases (SQL, stored procedures, data modelling)
- Contribute to a centralized data platform integrating global data sources
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Perform application support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
- Work in a Linux environment
- Collaborate with globally distributed teams and stakeholders
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ensure clear communication between technical and business teams
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- 5–7 years of experience in application development
- Strong experience with Java OR Python
- Strong experience with SQL and databases
- Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
- Knowledge of JSON, XML schemas
- Understanding of SDLC methodologies
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work with globally distributed teams
- Experience in financial services is an asset Nice to Have:
- Spring / Spring Boot / Hibernate
- REST APIs and Microservices
- MongoDB or NoSQL databases
- Scripting (Shell/Python)
- Autosys, Airflow, or Cron
- Kafka or IBM MQ
- Familiarity with reference data domain
Additional Details
- 80% technical / 20% stakeholder interaction
- Hybrid work model (3 days onsite in Montreal)
- English required; French is an asset
- Legacy system experience not required
What You Need to Do Now: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization. AI may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.
Not the right fit? Search for SRD Application Developer jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
About Hays
We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.
As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.
Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.
We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.
Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com
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SRD Application Developer (Java/Python/DB)
About the role
SRD Application Developer (Java/Python/DB)
Job Type: Contract (Minimum 12 months, potential extension) Location: Hybrid – Montreal (3 days onsite, 2 remote) Start Date: ASAP Rate: 75$ - 100$ INC Full-time position (7.5 hours per day)
Your New Company Our client is a global financial institution supporting critical data platforms across multiple asset classes. The Securities Reference Data (SRD) group provides centralized sourcing, management, and distribution of reference data. The team is currently focused on a global trading data unification initiative, building a modern platform to consolidate data from multiple global locations and replace legacy systems.
Your New Role Senior SRD Application Developer responsible for providing hands-on development, support, and enhancements within the SRD ecosystem. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role (not a people manager), working closely with business analysts, stakeholders, and global teams. The role focuses on building, maintaining, and improving scalable data-driven applications in a fast-paced environment.
What You Need to Do
- Perform hands-on development using Java or Python
- Build and maintain applications within the SRD platform
- Work with databases (SQL, stored procedures, data modelling)
- Contribute to a centralized data platform integrating global data sources
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Perform application support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
- Work in a Linux environment
- Collaborate with globally distributed teams and stakeholders
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ensure clear communication between technical and business teams
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- 5–7 years of experience in application development
- Strong experience with Java OR Python
- Strong experience with SQL and databases
- Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
- Knowledge of JSON, XML schemas
- Understanding of SDLC methodologies
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work with globally distributed teams
- Experience in financial services is an asset Nice to Have:
- Spring / Spring Boot / Hibernate
- REST APIs and Microservices
- MongoDB or NoSQL databases
- Scripting (Shell/Python)
- Autosys, Airflow, or Cron
- Kafka or IBM MQ
- Familiarity with reference data domain
Additional Details
- 80% technical / 20% stakeholder interaction
- Hybrid work model (3 days onsite in Montreal)
- English required; French is an asset
- Legacy system experience not required
What You Need to Do Now: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization. AI may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.
Not the right fit? Search for SRD Application Developer jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
About Hays
We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.
As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.
Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.
We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.
Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com