Software Developer C#, C++

The Role: Software Developer (C++/C#)
The Team: Markit Digital is looking for talented, intellectual developers who have a passion for solving difficult problems. We need software engineers who can help us develop and maintain systems that are always online and can handle hundreds of thousands of transactions per second. We write code primarily in 1) C++ using features from C++20, and 2) C#. We are looking for engineers who stay up to date with the latest advances in technology, whether that means C++, C#, Java, compilers, hardware, or operating systems. You are passionate about technology and can act as an ambassador to other teams within Markit to keep our systems moving forward.
The Impact: We are continually developing and improving our applications, which is where you come in. We are looking for creative, talented, and motivated developers who have a passion for solving difficult problems. We need software engineers who can help us develop and maintain systems that are always online and can handle hundreds of thousands of transactions per second. Much of our time is spent focusing on developing new capabilities or reworking and enhancing legacy capabilities, necessitating strong design skills which will lead to robust solutions.
Basic Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures.
• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline or demonstrated projects if self-taught.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Proficiency in Modern C++. We write code primarily in C++ using features from C++11/14/17/20.

Preferred Qualifications

• CMake and Git knowledge.
• MS SQL Server, Cassandra, Hadoop, S3, Elasticsearch
• Real-time event processing background and high-throughput optimization skills.
• Background in the financial markets, economic theory, or statistics.
• Proficiency in C# or Java.
• Experience with concurrent programming and distributed systems.

What’s In It For You
Happy developers are productive developers. We understand your desire to have a good work and life balance. We hold regular code reviews to ensure our software is of the highest quality and so that we can all learn from each other. We regularly collaborate via whiteboard design sessions and virtual sessions. We constantly challenge our own assumptions and never accept “because that is the way we’ve always done it” as a justification.
Flexible Working
We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at the interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.
Return to Work
Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.
The Location: Canada remote (Hybrid options available in London, Calgary & Ontario)
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in Canada.
Compensation/Benefits Information
Base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographical location, experience, and qualifications for the role.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as sales commission plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits, we provide for our employees, please click here.
About Company Statement
S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.
S&P Global Market Intelligence partners with customers to broaden their perspective and operate with confidence by bringing them leading data sources and technologies that embed insight in their daily work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)
Job ID: 285972
Posted On: 2023-04-27
Location: Virtual, Ontario, Canada