Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers
The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.
Ready to be part of the action?
As a Full Stack Developer, you will design, implement, and maintain high-performing web applications and resilient digital interfaces. Working collaboratively within a cross-functional squad alongside Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Engineers, you will leverage modern technologies including React, Node.js, JavaScript, and Python to deliver modular, scalable, and secure digital solutions.
- Reports to: Technology Partner, Capital Formation Transformation
- Job Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in office) - based in Toronto, ON.
Key Accountabilities
- Application Development: Lead the technical design, front-end architecture, and back-end implementation of web applications using React, Node.js, JavaScript, and Python.
- API & System Integration: Design, build, and maintain robust RESTful APIs, web sockets, and microservices to integrate user interfaces seamlessly with core enterprise systems and data sources.
- Performance & Optimization: Audit, refactor, and optimize application code, implementing caching strategies, database query tuning, and architectural enhancements to ensure responsiveness and scalability.
- Data Storage & Modeling: Design and maintain high-performance relational (PostgreSQL) and non-relational database storage solutions aligned with application requirements.
- Quality & Engineering Standards: Conduct thorough code reviews, write comprehensive unit tests, resolve complex technical issues, and enforce security, accessibility, and architectural best practices.
- Cloud & DevOps Deployment: Deploy, manage, and containerize applications on AWS cloud infrastructure using Docker and automated deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
- Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies—including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, and retrospectives—to drive continuous, high-quality delivery.
Must Have(s)
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical working experience, alongside 5+ years of full-stack web development experience building production-grade applications.
- Front-End Proficiency: Strong expertise in modern JavaScript (ES6+), React, HTML5, CSS3, and component-based UI architecture.
- Back-End Expertise: Hands-on experience developing back-end services and RESTful APIs using Node.js and Python frameworks (such as Express, Django, FastAPI, or Flask).
- Database Management: Solid expertise in relational database design and SQL query optimization (specifically PostgreSQL), with working familiarity with NoSQL solutions (e.g., MongoDB).
- Cloud & DevOps: Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on AWS cloud infrastructure, containerization using Docker, and implementing automated deployment pipelines (e.g., AWS CodeBuild, Jenkins).
- Version Control & Collaboration: Proficient with Git version control workflows and experience working with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Nice to Have(s)
- Deep expertise across advanced AWS cloud infrastructure services and architectural design.
- Familiarity with financial markets, capital markets, or transaction processing services.
- Practical experience establishing automated testing suites and CI/CD testing pipelines using frameworks such as Pytest, Jest, Selenium, or Cypress.
Salary Range: 130K/year - 150K/year CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.
In the market for…
Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.
Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.
Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.
Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!
Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.
Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.
Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.
TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical working experience
- 5+ years of full-stack web development experience building production-grade applications
- Strong expertise in modern JavaScript ES6+, React, HTML5, CSS3, and component-based UI architecture
- Experience developing back-end services and RESTful APIs using Node.js and Python frameworks such as Express, Django, FastAPI, or Flask
- Expertise in relational database design and SQL query optimization, specifically PostgreSQL
- Working familiarity with NoSQL solutions such as MongoDB
- Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS
- Experience with Docker containerization and automated deployment pipelines such as AWS CodeBuild or Jenkins
- Proficiency with Git version control workflows
- Experience working with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Advanced AWS cloud infrastructure and architectural design experience
- Familiarity with financial markets, capital markets, or transaction processing services
- Experience establishing automated testing suites and CI/CD testing pipelines using Pytest, Jest, Selenium, or Cypress
TMX group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TMX group and has not been reviewed or approved by TMX group.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including full mental-health coverage and a wellness spending account. Feedback suggests healthcare is a relative strength within the total-rewards mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a pension and an employee share purchase plan, with recent enhancements to employer matching and contribution limits. Feedback suggests these features bolster long-term financial security.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support includes a hybrid-first work model, paid volunteer days, and donation matching alongside a wellness account. Feedback suggests these elements contribute to strong work-life balance perceptions.
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What We Do
At TMX Group, we build world-class markets to enable businesses and investors to succeed and help communities thrive. Powered by our people, TMX has the means to bring inspired ideas to life, and to unlock human potential. We believe better markets serve as a propulsive engine, creating opportunities for bold and ambitious ideas to create a brighter future. With offices in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we proudly celebrate diversity, learn from one another, and cultivate true belonging in a Hybrid-First work environment. We are a global team, connected across multiple industries, and united by a common Purpose: To Make Markets Better and Empower Bold Ideas. Our Mission We power capital and commodity markets with client-centric, technology-driven global solutions. Our Vision To be an indispensable solution for companies around the world to raise capital and the preferred destination for traders and investors to prosper. TMX Group companies includes: Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Trust, Montréal Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, Shorcan, CDCC, CDS, TMX Datalinx, TMX Insights and Trayport.
