Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, ThinkInsure, Zolo, and Flexiti, provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, insurance, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.


What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?
• Health & wellbeing resources and programs

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages

• Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office

• Career growth and development opportunities

• Opportunities to contribute to community causes

• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

We’re looking for our next Principal Backend Engineer. Could It Be You?
This is a unique opportunity to leverage your deep expertise in backend engineering to lead technical innovation in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency and new trading products, driving our technological evolution.

As a Principal Backend Engineer specializing in Crypto and Alternative Trading Products at Questrade, you will be a technical leader shaping the future of our digital asset and alternatives offerings. You'll take ownership of the backend architecture for our retail crypto and alternatives trading platforms, guide the expansion of our crypto capabilities, and lead the launch of new alternative trading products.

Need more details? Keep reading…
Platform Architecture & Development: Architect, design, and lead the development of robust, scalable, and secure backend services for Questrade's retail crypto and alternatives trading platforms, establishing best practices and technical standards.
Technical Leadership: Drive the technical strategy for expanding crypto infrastructure across various Questrade products, ensuring seamless integration, high performance, and future scalability.
New Product Launches: Lead the backend development and launch of new crypto capabilities for clients and internal teams, from architectural design to deployment, with a focus on technical excellence and quality.
Growth Portfolio Innovation: Lead the architecture, build, and delivery of other new alternative trading products within the dedicated Growth Portfolio entity, actively identifying, vetting, and adopting emerging technologies.
Operational Excellence: Provide expert-level support for all crypto trading and transfer solutions, mentoring the team on troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring system stability and reliability.
API Architecture: Architect and design clear, efficient, and secure APIs (including RESTful and WebSocket APIs), setting the standards for integration and developer experience across the organization.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and adoption of innovative development practices. Set the technical standards for the team.
Efficiency & Automation: Champion initiatives to automate workflows, optimize system performance, and enhance development pipelines to boost team efficiency and accelerate delivery cycles.
Complex Problem Solving: Own the diagnosis and resolution of the most complex technical issues, ensuring high availability and optimal performance of crypto and trading systems.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a key technical liaison, working closely with product owners, frontend architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into cutting-edge, scalable technical solutions.
Research & Innovation: Actively research, prototype, and champion the adoption of new trends and technologies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space to maintain our competitive edge.

So are YOU our next Principal Backend Engineer? You are if you have…
• Expertise in Java and Spring Boot is desired.
• Proven experience integrating common crypto platform vendors (hot wallets, custodians, execution management service, payment processors).
• Deep experience in the financial services or FinTech industry.
• Expert knowledge of security best practices in blockchain and financial applications.
• Demonstrated experience leading the launch of new products from 0 to 1.
• Experience with frontend technologies (e.g., Angular, React Native) is a bonus.
• Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in backend software development, with a proven track record of architecting and building large-scale, resilient systems.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Expertise in one or more modern backend programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, Go, Python, Node.js).
• Proven experience architecting and building scalable RESTful and WebSocket APIs.
• Deep understanding and application of object-oriented programming (OOP), SOLID principles, and other software design patterns.
• Extensive experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, and optimizing applications for large datasets.
• Mastery of event-driven architecture and message queues (e.g., PubSub, Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Working experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure, AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience leading testing strategies and implementing robust unit, integration, and performance testing practices.
• System Design: Proven ability to architect complex, high-availability distributed systems with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a talent for resolving ambiguous and complex technical challenges.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical strategy to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership.
• Collaboration & Leadership: A strong leader and team player who excels in a collaborative environment and has a passion for mentoring and elevating the skills of the team.
• Initiative: A self-starter with a strategic mindset and a relentless drive to deliver high-quality solutions and push technological boundaries.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A Master's degree is a plus.
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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.