Associate Software Engineer - Java

Equinix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Software Engineer - Java to join their Strategic Service Management team. The role involves designing and developing applications, primarily using Java and cloud technologies, with a focus on delivering scalable, secure solutions in a DevOps environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strong Java development experience.
• Expertise in data modeling and relational design.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable applications for data-intensive tasks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous integration processes.

Skills

Java

Data Structures

Concurrency

Algorithms

Design Patterns

APIs

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

JEE

Spring Boot

JPA/Spring Data

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centersacross the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centersacross the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solvingchallengingproblems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

Equinix is seeking a Senior Associate Software Engineer to join our Strategic Service Management team. Strategic Service Management is chartered to provide end-to-end observability for infrastructure at our Data Centers.

The candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and operations of the platform/product for customers to meet their goals. The ideal candidate will have experience with Java development, cloud-based application development, and Agile-scrum methodology. The candidate will be responsible for operating in a DevOps environment and working with a globally distributed development team with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organization skills and a customer-focused attitude. They will be a great teammate, demonstrate high curiosity, and be driven to get results relentlessly.

Responsibilities

• Work with Product Management and other key stakeholders to develop effective and efficient business solutions
• Responsible for delivering solutions that meet business objectives in alignment with architectural principles & guidelines
• Responsible for hands-on design and development of highly available, scalable, secure, data-intensive, concurrent, globally distributed applications
• Develop Microservices & RESTful APIs in line with industry standards
• Responsible for operating in a DevSecOps environment with quality first attitude
• Participate in the design & peer code review process
• Responsible for solving and fixing production issues with SLA compliance
• Participate in continuous grooming in collaboration with the Product Owner
• Work in a Globally Distributed Development team environment with minimal supervision
• Responsible for Investigating, analyzing, and evaluating new technologies
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent with 3+ years of experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field of education
• Strong computer programming foundation with knowledge of Data Structures, Concurrency, Algorithms, Design Patterns, and Best Practices
• 3+ years of strong Java development experience
• Must have strong skills in enterprise Java technology stack including JEE, Spring Boot, JPA/Spring Data, REST APIs, Swagger, maven, Hibernate ORM, JUnit, and stress testing tools such as JMeter/Load Runner
• Expertise in data modeling and relational design using RDBMS and NoSQL such as Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra etc.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Istio
• Experience using a public cloud like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Hands-on experience with Agile-scrum methodology and Test-driven development
• Experience in building user interfaces using React is highly desirable but not required
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills
• Good knowledge of Agile/Scrum, continuous integration, and deployment
  
  

Successful candidate will

• "Keep Customer at the Center" of everything they do
• “Foster Belonging” and “Create Clarity Always” for their team and all stakeholders
• “Adapt With Speed" to the evolving landscape of opportunities and risks and "Take Accountability" of the outcomes
• Exhibit a high curiosity growth mindset and will keep tabs on the latest trends & technologies to drive innovation
• Show pride in ownership and strive for excellence
  
  

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Internet Publishing

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