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Application Developer, (Downtown Toronto, ON, Canada)

Seeking a Web Application Engineer to work with a team of talented, experienced software developers who are focused on all aspects of web application work including participating in design meetings.

Why OANDA?

OANDA is a unique company. It's not a Web upstart or a bank. It’s a technology company that innovates both in computer engineering and financial modeling for the Foreign Currency Exchange Trade market. OANDA has experienced continued growth since its founding in 1996, and opportunities for employees remain unprecedented as the company creates new products that redefine the forex market. With a daily capitalization of $3 trillion, the forex market dwarfs both the US bond and equity markets.

What's at the root of OANDA's success? The Employees. As an employee you will constantly develop innovative technology in an almost lab-like environment. You will develop and challenge your skills every day. You will have the ability to be self-directed in your work within a collaborative team structure. You’ll enjoy the immediacy of a small company, but use the most advanced tools/technologies that a large firm can offer. And to maintain that community feel at OANDA we offer flexibility & sociability with things like catered lunches 2x a week, on-site massage therapists, Friday @ 4 gatherings and more. You will contribute to the growth and direction of OANDA, and your contributions to the success of the company will be recognized and rewarded.

Located in downtown Toronto, the OANDA development office provides convenient access to public transit and other downtown amenities. For more information about OANDA, visit our website at: www.oanda.com

The Web Application Engineer:

At OANDA a Web Application Engineer works with a team of talented, experienced software developers who are focused on all aspects of web application work including participating in design meetings. Web Applications are a 3 tiered system consisting of a front-end browser, high level programming, and a stand alone database. Each Application Engineer touches all three tiers and has the skills and depth of experience to do so. The Web Application Engineer is someone who takes a holistic approach to web technology and is excited about tackling issues that pose a multi-layered challenge. This is a robust software development role that happens to focus on applications that operate for a web based product.

OANDA values Developers with exceptional problem solving skills and the ability to articulate a solution. The Web Application Engineer role exercises this talent across a range of technology areas, which provides an excellent foundation for career growth both in the web development group as well as other development teams.

The Skills You Bring:

  • A University degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
  • Extremely comfortable with GNU/Linux, OpenSolaris and similar operating systems.
  • Proficient with one or some of the following programming languages: Javascript, Perl, SQL, Python, Ruby.
  • Experience with these back-end frameworks: Perl catalyst, Django, Rails.
  • Experience with these front-end frameworks: Prototype, jquery.
  • w3c experience: HTML 4.01, CSS 2.1, SOAP, DOM level 2.
  • Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS.
  • Experience with databases: MySQL, etc.
  • Message/configuration formats: JSON, YAML, SOAP.
  • Cross-browser javascript development experience.
  • Apache web server experience.
  • Experience with AJAX.
  • Basic knowledge of trading concepts in stock or forex markets a plus.
  • To Apply:

    Please forward your resume and cover note to: hr-oanda@oanda.com. ("Application Developer" should be in the Subject Title.)

    OANDA Corporation thanks you in advance for your application and your interest.

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