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# Backend Rust Developer at Capco

- **Company:** Capco
- **Location:** Toronto, Canada
- **Compensation:** $118k–$152k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capco/jobs/8202497

## Job description

Build high-performance trading technology where reliability, security, and speed matter.

## The Role

We are looking for an experienced Backend Rust Developer to design, build, and maintain high-performance, reliable, and secure trading software systems.

You will bring 7+ years of relevant software engineering experience, with strong expertise in Rust and systems programming. You’ll work on performance-critical technology where concurrency, networking, reliability, and low latency are key considerations.

This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to complex engineering challenges within financial services, while building clean, efficient, secure, and maintainable software.

## What You’ll Do

- Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reliable, and secure software systems using Rust.
- Develop and optimize performance-critical, low-latency applications supporting demanding trading environments.
- Apply systems programming principles across distributed systems, concurrency, and networking to build robust solutions.
- Diagnose complex technical and performance issues, identify bottlenecks, and implement effective optimizations.
- Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to deliver maintainable technology solutions aligned with trading and financial-services requirements.

## What We’re Looking For

- 7+ years of relevant software engineering experience, with strong experience in Rust and systems programming.
- Experience designing and developing performance-critical and low-latency applications.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and networking.
- Ability to write clean, efficient, secure, and maintainable code.
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience identifying performance bottlenecks and optimizing software systems.

Bonus Points For

- Experience developing technology for trading or financial systems.
- Experience working with complex, high-throughput or latency-sensitive systems.
- Knowledge of engineering practices supporting the reliability, security, and performance of production software.

## Why Join Capco

- Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
- Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
- Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
- Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.
- Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

## Benefits

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

- Comprehensive Benefits Coverage – 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance effective from Day 1 of employment.
- Retirement Savings Program – Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with the option of receiving a matching employer contribution.
- Virtual Health Care & EFAP – Company-paid virtual health care and Employee & Family Assistance Program support for employees and their dependents/partners.
- Family & Wellness Support – Enhanced parental leave benefits from Day 1, a company-sponsored new parent gift, and fitness reimbursement to promote health and well-being.
- Career Development – A Business Coach from Day 1, providing personalized one-on-one coaching to support career growth, accelerate development, and help achieve your professional goals at Capco.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition

At Capco, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support and enhance several parts of talent acquisition. This includes using AI-enabled features within LinkedIn to help source potential candidates, speeding up routine recruitment communications such as emails and creating compelling and brand-aligned job postings that accurately reflect role requirements, and AI-scheduling applications to improve the efficiency of interview coordination.

AI is used as a support tool only. All hiring decisions are made by talent acquisition and hiring teams.

## Why This Role Is Open

We are currently hiring for this role due to an existing or newly created vacancy within our organization. This position is open as part of our ongoing business needs, and we are actively reviewing applications to fill this role with a qualified candidate who can make an immediate impact.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is listed below. Additionally, this position may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary/variable bonus payment.

Capco is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to our people. Our compensation policies and salary ranges are designed to allow our people to progress through the salary range as they demonstrate strong performance and develop in their role over time. The base pay offered to selected candidates will be within the salary range and the placement will vary based upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.

Canada Pay Transparency $118,000—$152,000 CAD

## About Capco

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Capco is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in the financial services and energy industries, known for its deep industry expertise and entrepreneurial culture.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Wholly owned subsidiary of Wipro Limited since 2021)
- **Headquarters**: London, England, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: Rob Heyvaert

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Financial services (banking, payments, capital markets, wealth & asset management, insurance) and energy
- **Target customers**: Large enterprises in highly regulated sectors (B2B/Enterprise)
- **Mission/Purpose statement**: “Do something different by combining deep industry expertise, strong consulting fundamentals, real innovation, and a relentless focus on client impact.” [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us)

## Products & Services
Capco delivers consulting services rather than standalone products. Major service areas include:

- **Banking & Payments**: Digital banking transformation, core modernization, payments advisory.
- **Capital Markets**: Technology and data transformation, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance.
- **Wealth & Asset Management**: Customer relationship enhancement, operational scalability, control environment strengthening.
- **Insurance**: M&A support, technology innovation, profitability improvement.
- **Energy**: Commodity trading and risk management, energy transition, utilities transformation.

All services are delivered as **management and technology consulting** engagements.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (acquired by Wipro in March 2021 for $1.45 billion) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)
- **Key Metric (Private)**: Total headcount of ~5,930 (9.2% YoY growth); 670 active job postings [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: **Wipro Limited** (parent company); earlier investor **Thomas Weisel Partners** (led $80M PE round in 2000)
- **Growth Signals**: +9.2% headcount growth year-over-year; +30.5% LinkedIn follower growth (530,600 followers); recruitment volume up 10.4% quarterly [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep domain expertise** across financial services and energy – nearly three decades of focused experience.
- **Expert-led, AI‑infused** delivery model that embeds technology and AI into every engagement.
- **Strong brand and alumni network** (graduates of Capco work at UBS, Accenture, HSBC, etc.) – signals talent development and industry connections.
- **Low bureaucracy, entrepreneurial culture** – flat hierarchies encourage ownership and client impact.

## Strategic Focus
- Embedding AI and data as core enablers across all consulting work (“AI is not an add‑on – it is a core part of how we shape, build, and deliver value” [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us)).
- Continuing to expand in energy consulting alongside core financial services.
- Driving measurable outcomes and lasting value for clients while maintaining a people‑first culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Be Yourself at Work” (#BYAW) is a foundational value promoting inclusion, authenticity, and belonging. Minimal hierarchy and entrepreneurial freedom are emphasized. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values)
- **Learning & Development**: Structured programs from entry‑level Associate Talent Program (ATP) to experienced hire tracks; mentorship and hands‑on client exposure.
- **Wellbeing**: Wellbeing@Capco program integrated into culture; benefits designed to support work‑life balance. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values)
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Not explicitly stated, but global offices in 43 countries suggest hybrid presence; role‑dependent.
- **Notable perks**: Global mobility opportunities, comprehensive benefits, flat structure allowing early responsibility.

## Sources
1. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/) – Company overview
2. [capco.com - About Us](https://www.capco.com/about-us) – History, leadership, vision
3. [capco.com - Careers](https://www.capco.com/careers) – Culture, learning, benefits
4. [capco.com - Culture & Values](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values) – ESG, #BYAW, wellbeing
5. [linkedin.com/company/capco](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco) – Headcount, funding, acquisitions, recruitment data

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