Job Description:

On behalf of our client, Affinity is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support and enhance our Funding Desk System which is a critical web application for Repo transaction management and reporting. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to understand business requirements in a financial context. The successful candidate will deliver rapid, incremental value to internal clients, focusing on efficiency, speed, and quality of workflows in a regulated financial environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIE

• Design, develop, and maintain complex single-page applications using React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

• Build and optimise backend services with Node.js and Express.js

• Develop and maintain SQL databases (MS SQL Server), including T-SQL, stored procedures, and performance optimization

• Implement and manage REST APIs and authentication systems (OAuth 2.0, SAML, or similar)

• Deploy, monitor, and support applications on the Azure cloud platform (App Services)

• Manage version control and collaborative workflows using Git, BitBucket, and Jira

• Document technical solutions and share knowledge using Confluence

• Support incident and change management processes using ServiceNow

• Develop Power Apps and .NET code as required

• Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and manage incidents

• Engage with stakeholders and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences

• Work independently and make technical decisions aligned with business and technology

strategy

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and deliver software increments in an adaptive, iterative manner

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Technical Skills:

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience

• Strong expertise in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

• Proficient in React and building complex single-page applications

• Solid Node.js and Express.js backend development experience

• Strong SQL skills with experience in MS SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures, performance optimization)

• Experience with REST API design and implementation

• Azure cloud platform experience (App Services, deployment, monitoring)

• Authentication systems implementation (OAuth 2.0, SAML, or similar enterprise solutions)

• Version control with Git and collaborative development workflows

• Jira or similar project management and issue tracking tools

• BitBucket repository management and pull request workflows

• Confluence for technical documentation and knowledge sharing

• ServiceNow for incident and change management

• Power Apps development experience

• .NET code experience

Domain Knowledge:

• Understanding of financial systems and transaction processing

• Experience working in regulated environments (financial services, banking, or similar)

• Knowledge of data integrity and audit trail requirements

Professional Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities

• Experience with production support and incident management

• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement

• Ability to work independently and make technical decisions

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred:

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Okta or similar identity providers

• Knowledge of Radix UI or similar headless component libraries

• Experience with TanStack Query (React Query) for data fetching

• Tailwind CSS styling experience

• Recharts or other data visualization libraries

• Vite build tool experience

• Experience with session management and security best practices

Domain Knowledge:

• Repo (Repurchase Agreement) market knowledge

• Treasury operations or fixed income experience

• Pension fund operations understanding

• Experience with Bloomberg or other financial data providers

Additional Skills:

• Experience with Azure DevOps or CI/CD pipelines

• Knowledge of database performance tuning and indexing strategies

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Application Insights, etc.)

• Experience with automated testing (Jest, Vitest, Playwright)

• Previous experience modernizing legacy applications

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 12733