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Lead Backend Engineer for Alternative Trading

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Lead Backend Engineer at Questrade designing and delivering secure, highly available backend services for alternative trading products, including crypto integration. Day-to-day work spans API design, system performance optimization, incident response, and mentoring junior engineers, using Java, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and NoSQL databases.

Take the lead at Questrade as a Backend Engineer focused on alternative trading products. Drive the architecture and delivery of secure backend services that enhance trading experiences for clients.

In this pivotal role, you will focus on developing and maintaining innovative backend infrastructures that support Questrade's diverse trading platforms. Your expertise will be essential in creating streamlined processes, optimizing system performance, and ensuring high availability. You will also mentor junior engineers and implement best coding practices as you shape the future of alternative trading.

Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop backend systems for trading platforms • Oversee seamless integration of crypto capabilities • Document and implement secure, efficient APIs • Mentor junior staff in development and problem-solving • Manage incident response for trading system stability

Requirements: • 5+ years of backend software experience • Proficient in modern programming languages like Java • Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms • Experience with data optimization in NoSQL databases • Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills

Bring your backend development expertise to lead innovation in alternative trading at Questrade.

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