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Our client is one of Canada’s

Big Five global financial institutions , a leader in personal and commercial banking and a global powerhouse in wealth management. This role is within their

Capital Markets division, where you will be building the next generation of institutional trading desktops.

We are looking for a

Senior React Developer with deep experience in high-performance data grids and desktop interoperability. You will be responsible for developing the "mission control" interfaces used by professional traders to execute billion-dollar transactions in real-time.

Key Responsibilities

Build Institutional Grade UIs

Develop and maintain complex, real-time trading dashboards using

React and TypeScript within an

OpenFin environment.

Master the Data Grid

Architect and optimize high-frequency data blotters using

AG Grid Enterprise , ensuring seamless performance even when handling millions of rows with sub-second updates.

Desktop Interoperability

Leverage OpenFin’s APIs (InterAppBus, FDC3) to enable seamless communication between disparate web and legacy applications on the trader’s desktop.

Performance Engineering

Optimize front-end rendering and memory management to ensure zero-lag interactivity for high-velocity market data.

Collaborate & Lead:

Partner with quantitative researchers and traders to translate complex financial workflows into intuitive, high-performance user experiences.

Technical Requirements

Expert React & TypeScript:





5+ years of professional experience building enterprise-scale applications.

AG Grid Power User

Proven experience implementing

AG Grid Enterprise for complex use cases (grouping, aggregation, server-side data models, and custom cell rendering).

OpenFin Expertise

Experience (or solid working knowledge) of the

OpenFin container, including windowing, notifications, and interoperability standards (FDC3).

Visualization Skills

Proficiency with charting libraries (e.g., D3.js, Highcharts) to visualize market trends and portfolio analytics.

Financial Domain Knowledge

Direct experience in capital markets, wealth management, or fintech is a significant advantage. You should be familiar with blotters, order entry, and real-time execution workflows.

The Perks

Stability with Flexibility

6-month full-time contract with a specific strategic intent to extend long-term for high performers.

Cutting-Edge Stack:

Work with the "gold standard" of fintech tools (OpenFin, AG Grid) on a platform that moves the needle on global markets.

Toronto Financial District

2 days per week onsite at a premier financial hub, offering the best of hybrid flexibility and professional collaboration.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is between 75/hr to 100/hr depending on overall experience. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Financial Services and Investment Banking

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