03 Nov 2025

Automation Tester

Toronto, ON

Agilus is recruiting for an Automation Tester in the Capital Markets industry in a hybrid work environment in Toronto, Ontario.
Are you a hands-on tester with deep FIX protocol knowledge and a passion for trading systems? This contract role offers the chance to work on high-impact equity, fixed income, and crypto trading platforms. You'll validate end-to-end message flows, support platform upgrades, and collaborate with top-tier teams in a fast-paced financial environment.
A typical day:

Create, execute, and validate FIX message flows using VeriFIX
Support RHEL 9 upgrade and internal BAU trading projects
Troubleshoot and test in Linux environments
Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams

Successful candidates will have:

3+ years of experience in technology, ideally in trading environments
Strong knowledge of FIX protocol and VeriFIX tool
Hands-on experience in Linux environments
Understanding of trading platforms and financial systems
Familiarity with shell scripting and SQL

Soft skills:

Excellent communication skills
Comfortable working with and supporting multiple teams
Ability to work autonomously

Total rewards:

9-12 Month contract with opportunities for extension
Hybrid model with 3 days onsite in downtown Toronto
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge trading platforms
Exposure to equity, fixed income, and crypto markets

Interested?
Please apply directly online

Agilus would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.
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Job Code 149807

We value a diverse workplace.

Agilus Work Solutions is committed to employ people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

Our recruiting process is human-centric and supported by AI. Our AI assistant may reach out to applicants for a prescreen. All results will be reviewed and evaluated by our Canadian based, human recruiting team.

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