About the role

Senior Software Developer responsible for system ownership and enhancements for Stockwatch's market data platform. Collaborating with technical leadership and enjoying flexible working arrangements in a small team environment.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and support critical software systems that power Stockwatch's products and services.
Maintain and enhance real-time market data processing systems handling millions of transactions daily.
Develop new features and enhancements for public-facing websites and services.
Maintain existing web applications, backend services, utilities, and supporting infrastructure.
Identify opportunities to modernize, improve, and streamline existing systems.
Manage and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, replication, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Monitor and maintain high-volume data processing systems.
Diagnose and resolve production issues, performance bottlenecks, and system failures.
Participate in planning and implementation of infrastructure upgrades and improvements.
Ensure the reliability and stability of business-critical systems.
Assist with troubleshooting and resolving service interruptions when they occur.
Work closely with operations staff and external technology partners.
Support integrations with exchanges, news providers, payment processors, and other third-party services.
Help establish technical priorities and roadmap recommendations.
Provide guidance on architecture, technology choices, and future development initiatives.
Contribute to long-term succession planning and technical continuity.

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
5-8 years of professional software development experience.
Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including both development and administration.
Strong C# development experience.
C++ development experience.
Experience developing and maintaining web applications in Microsoft technologies.
Experience working within Microsoft Visual Studio.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working in a small, entrepreneurial environment with limited bureaucracy and significant autonomy.
Experience with ASP.NET, Razor, Blazor, JavaScript, and modern web technologies.
Experience with Windows TCP/UDP socket programming and multicast data distribution.
Experience administering Windows Server environments.
Experience with PowerShell and Perl scripting.
Experience integrating with cloud services and APIs.
Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services.
Experience working with real-time, high-volume, or mission-critical systems.
Knowledge of financial markets, market data systems, or investment platforms

Significant autonomy and ownership.
Opportunity to become the primary technical leader within the organization.
Small team where your contributions have a direct impact.
Complex, interesting technical challenges involving real-time market data systems.
Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance.
Established, profitable business with a loyal customer base and decades of industry credibility.