Backend Developer

CoFoMo Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

COFOMO Inc. is seeking a Backend Developer for Montreal with hybrid work arrangements. The role focuses on developing and scaling backend services in Java 17+, designing REST APIs, and maintaining microservices architectures.

The candidate should be proficient in AWS/EKS and DevOps practices, and comfortable collaborating within an Agile environment. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Spring Boot, microservices, Git workflows, and monitoring tools like Splunk and Datadog, with bilingual

Qualifications

• Experience in a software development role in Agile mode.
• Good knowledge of the AWS Cloud.
• Experience with EKS.
• Proficient in backend development in Java 17 or higher.
• Familiar with REST APIs, Spring Boot, and microservices architectures.
• Understand Git tools and Gitflow practices.
• Use Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence in a software development context.
• Demonstrate experience with DevOps tools such as GitHub, GitHub Actions, Git, Terraform, and Docker.
• Proficiency in monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk and Datadog.
• Plan and execute application deployments.
• Be rigorous in code optimization and quality.
• AWS Developer Associate certification (asset).
• Fluency in French and English for daily tasks and communication across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale strategic backend services in Java 17+.
• Design and maintain REST APIs and microservices architectures.
• Contribute to the automation of operations and deployments.
• Improve reliability, stability, and performance of platforms.
• Participate in the management and evolution of AWS and EKS environments.
• Optimize code by applying development best practices.
• Implement and operate monitoring and observability tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in an Agile context.
• Ensure the definition and execution of deployment plans.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Backend development

Deployment planning

Fluency in French and English

Education

AWS Developer Associate certification (asset)

Tools

AWS Cloud

EKS

REST APIs

Spring Boot

Git

Gitflow

Jira

Bitbucket

Confluence

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Docker

Splunk

Datadog

Job description

# Backend DeveloperMontrealHybridData and Artificial IntelligenceApplyWith over 30 years of recognized expertise, COFOMO is now a leading Canadian consulting firm specializing in digital and artificial intelligence. Supported by more than 3,000 experts, 10 Centers of Excellence, and 4 offices across the country, we are uniquely positioned to successfully guide our clients through their transformations. Both strategic and tactical, we help organizations across a wide range of industries thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.## Our promiseHelp our clients succeed and maximize the impact of their transformation initiatives, turning them into powerful drivers of growth and innovation.## Job description**Here's a brief overview of the tasks and responsibilities you'll have :** • Develop and scale strategic backend services in Java; • Design and maintain REST APIs and microservices architectures; • Contribute to the automation of operations and deployments; • Improve reliability, stability, and performance of platforms; • Participate in the management and evolution of AWS and EKS environments; • Optimize code by applying development best practices; • Implement and operate monitoring and observability tools; • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in an Agile context; • Ensure the definition and execution of deployment plans. **The profile you are looking for is as follows:** • Demonstrated experience in a software development role in Agile mode; • Have a good knowledge of the AWS Cloud; • Experience with EKS; • Be proficient in backend development in Java 17 or higher; • Be familiar with REST APIs, Spring Boot, and microservices architectures; • Understand Git tools and Gitflow practices; • Use Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence in a software development context; • Demonstrate experience with DevOps tools such as GitHub, GitHub Actions, Git, Terraform, and Docker; • Proficiency in monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk and Datadog; • Plan and execute application deployments; • Be rigorous in code optimization and quality; • Hold the AWS Developer Associate certification (an asset); • This position requires fluency in French and English for daily tasks, understanding documentation, and professional communication with customers, suppliers, and colleagues across Canada. French and English language skills are essential, both oral and written.