Application Build and Release Engineer

Brainhunter Systems Ltd; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainhunter Systems Ltd. is seeking a Middleware & IT Infrastructure Engineering Specialist with Wealth Solutions and FinTech Applications Delivery experience.

The role focuses on secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure environments across on-premise and cloud frameworks. The incumbent will automate infrastructure, support middleware and application servers, manage databases and security configurations, and work in a hybrid office setting (3 days in office).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure Engineering, Systems Integration, Platform Support, or related technical roles
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and environment integration
• Experience with application servers (Tomcat, JBoss, or similar) and databases
• Exposure to vulnerability management, security remediation, and risk controls
• Experience in complex or regulated environments (financial services preferred)

Responsibilities

• Integrate, support, and maintain infrastructure platforms and middleware across environments
• Automate infrastructure and environment processes to shift from manual to automated workflows
• Partner with vendors to integrate externally developed solutions into internal platforms
• Support application servers, databases, certificates, and security configurations
• Identify, assess, and remediate infrastructure and platform vulnerabilities aligning with security standards
• Perform light scripting and configuration tasks (e.g., SQL scripting, basic Java analysis) to support integrations and troubleshooting
• Monitor systems to identify risks, performance issues, or outages
• Respond to incidents, participate in triage, and drive resolution with internal teams and vendors
• Collaborate within an agile squad and contribute to documentation and SOPs

Skills

Web servers

Application servers

SQL

SQL scripting

JBoss ESB

Tomcat

CI/CD

Database management

REST APIs

ServiceNow

Microsoft OS

Troubleshooting

Infrastructure automation

Environment integration

Education

University degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Tomcat

JBoss

ServiceNow

Job description

Hiring Middleware & IT Infrastructure Engineering Specialist (with Wealth Solutions and FinTech Applications Delivery experience). Preference will be given to candidates whose resumes clearly meet the required experience and requirements outlined below.

Requirement Summary

• Project/Program: Wealth Solutions Application Delivery program
• Anticipated Start Date: 3-4 weeks from offer (pending background checks)
• Job Type: Contract Opportunity. Initial contract for a 12-month term, with good possibilities of further extensions.
• Job Location: Toronto, ON / London, ON
• Work Style: Hybrid Work - 3 days per week in the office required (Tuesday and Thursday are mandatory).
• Work Hours: 37.5 hours/week, typically Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Contractor to work extra time or be on-call: Yes, might require on-call rotation (Monday to Sunday) as needed.
• Rate Cap: Depending on relevant experience, up to CA$ 100/Hr. (on Incorp). The final compensation will be negotiated between the contractor and recruiter based on experience and engagement terms.
• Interview: Teams interviews; 2 interviews

Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Web servers, Application Servers, SQL, SQL Scripting, JBoss ESB, Tomcat, CI/CD, Database management, REST APIs, ServiceNow for Incident and Change management, Microsoft OS, and Troubleshooting skills
• 8+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure Engineering, Systems Integration, Platform Support, or a related technical role
• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure automation and environment integration.
• Working knowledge of application servers (e.g., Tomcat, JBoss, or similar technologies)
• Experience with databases, SQL scripting, and infrastructure troubleshooting
• Exposure to vulnerability management, certificates, and security or risk remediation
• Experience working in complex or regulated environments (financial services strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity
• A university degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (preferred)

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Position Overview

As an Engineer Specialist, you will play a critical role in enabling secure, reliable, and scalable technology environments that support key business operations. This role focuses on infrastructure integration, automation, and platform support.

• Integrate, support, and maintain infrastructure platforms and middleware across multiple environments
• Automate infrastructure and environment processes, enabling a shift from manual to automated workflows
• Partner with vendors to integrate externally developed solutions into internal platforms
• Support application servers, databases, certificates, and security‑related configurations
• Identify, assess, and remediate infrastructure and platform vulnerabilities in alignment with enterprise risk and security standards
• Perform light scripting and configuration tasks (e.g., SQL scripting, basic Java analysis) to support integrations and troubleshooting
• Monitor systems proactively to identify risks, performance issues, or potential outages
• Respond to incidents, participate in triage, and drive resolution with internal teams and vendors
• Collaborate within an agile, squad‑based team environment and contribute to documentation and standard operating procedures.

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Thank you for your interest in working with us. We'll contact only those candidates who are shortlisted for the next steps in the hiring process.