Company Profile:

VLink, founded in 2006, is a leading global provider of software engineering services with next-gen technologies and best-in-class talent. Our Headquarters are in the U.S, and we have offices in 7+ countries from North America-Europe to APAC, with expansion plans in the Middle East. With over 1,000 employees working globally, VLink has helped SMBs, and large enterprises achieve their business goals, and gained the trust of Fortune-250 companies. VLink is ‘Great Place to Work? Certified' and has been a consistent winner as- Best Places to Work in CT. Trust, collaboration, and accountability are the three elements that are at the core of VLink’s work culture. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth.


Job Title: Python (or Java) Developer with Database Skills

Location: Montreal, Canada, Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Note: In-person interview required for client round.


Job Description:

This position is for a senior Java/Database developer (5-7 years experienced ideally) for Securities Reference Data. You will be a part of a business-oriented squad of developers focused on the build-out and maintenance of various applications in the existing SRD platforms as well as ongoing renovation efforts.

In this role, the You will frequently liaise with other members of squad as well as other global squads, stakeholders, to perform their daily tasks.

You will have an opportunity to work directly with the users, business analyst, translate business requirements into technical architecture and independently manage their end-to-end deliverables.

Further you needs to have strong skills of executing tasks with due diligence and it will be a big advantage for them to be familiar with financial jargon especially applicable to reference data domain.


Position Description

The candidate should have 5-7 years of relevant IT experience, preferably in Financial Services or Wealth Management organization. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player committed to delivering on time and should be able to work with minimal supervision.


Skills Required

  • Good understanding of one core programming languages (Java or Python)
  • RDBMS (Well versed with SQL, DB fundamentals like tables, triggers, stored Procs etc.)
  • Comfortable with working in Linux env
  • Comfortable with using AI coding agents (GitHub Copilot etc.)
  • JSON, XML Schemas
  • Good understanding of SDLC methodologies
  • Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner; individually or in front of a group
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work
  • Candidates will be required to work geographically dispersed teams.


Good to have skills

  • Knowledge of open-source frameworks: Spring, Spring boot, Hibernate.
  • REST APIs, Microservices
  • Knowledge of MongoDB
  • Scripting knowledge (Shell, Python)
  • Any Autosys, Cron Job, Airflow concepts
  • Messaging technologies – Kafka or IBM MQ


benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive insurance options
  • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Wellness and Well-being programs


Employment Practices:

EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant

VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy


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