We are working with a leading global financial services firm seeking a strong

Software Engineer with electronic trading/trading systems experience .

This is a highly technical role combining

Python software development, live trading systems and production engineering . You will work closely with traders and technology teams, troubleshooting issues affecting live trading while building tools and automation to improve the reliability and scalability of the trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor high-volume

live trading activity, positions, P&L; and portfolio risk

Develop and maintain

Python-based tools and automation

supporting trading operations

Diagnose and resolve issues across complex, real-time trading systems

Investigate discrepancies involving

trading positions, broker statements and internal systems

Build programmatic solutions to improve the scalability and efficiency of trading operations

Coordinate software and hardware upgrades across the trading setting

Manage technical and operational projects involving multiple internal teams

Work closely with trading, engineering and support functions to maintain reliable trading operations

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in

Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline

3+ years of relevant professional experience , ideally within electronic trading, quantitative trading, hedge funds, investment banking,



capital markets or a similar environment

Strong working knowledge of

Linux

Experience working with

P&L; and risk reporting systems

Strong understanding of

trading technology and financial markets

Knowledge of current

market structure

and relevant regulatory developments

Experience diagnosing issues within

complex, real-time systems

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams

The Ideal Profile We’re particularly interested in candidates who combine

hands‑on engineering ability with genuine trading‑domain knowledge . You may currently be working in trading operations, trading technology, production engineering, electronic trading support or a similar function.

This is

not a traditional IT support or back‑office operations position . Strong Python skills and experience working directly with trading systems, P&L;, risk or live market environments are important.

The position offers the opportunity to join a sophisticated global trading environment alongside highly experienced engineering and financial markets professionals, with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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📌 Software Engineer Trading Systems (Winnipeg)
🏢 SteppingStones Recruitment
📍 Winnipeg