Backend Java Developer

Axelon Services Corporation; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation in Montreal is seeking a Java Backend Developer to support a global enterprise tech team. You will contribute to security, reliability, and modernization of mission-critical systems, with emphasis on Java 17, DevSecOps, and Kubernetes in a hybrid office setting.

The role requires strong Java, Spring Boot, REST API skills, experience with CI/CD, Git workflows, Linux, and knowledge of security practices. Collaboration in a global team is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Java programming skills with Java 17+
• Experience with Python and/or JavaScript
• Hands-on Spring Boot and REST API development
• Solid OO design and software engineering principles

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services in Java and Spring Boot
• Contribute to security improvements, vulnerability remediation, and platform reliability
• Work on CI/CD pipelines, automation, and observability enhancements
• Collaborate with global teams to design scalable, robust APIs and data models
• Support modernization of legacy systems and integration with enterprise platforms
• Participate in DevSecOps initiatives and platform engineering efforts

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

Spring Boot

REST API development

Object-oriented design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Observability tools

SQL databases

Job description

Java Backend developer - Java 17, DevSecOps, Kubernetes

Location: Montreal; Hybrid: 3 days a week in office.

2‑Face‑2 interview required.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join a Global Enterprise Technology Team responsible for the development, modernization, security and operational reliability of mission critical information distribution system and file transfer platforms.

Candidate will play a key role in improving the security posture, resilience, and overall health of our platforms. This includes supporting vulnerabilities remediation, reducing technical debts, modernising legacy applications, and improving reliability through automation, observability and engineering best practices.

Programming and Software Engineering

• Strong programming skills in Java; Java 17 or later is preferred
• Experience with Python and/or JavaScript
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot and REST API development
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented design and software engineering principles

Security & Platform Reliability

• Understanding of secure software development practices and common application security risks
• Familiarity with vulnerability management, dependency upgrades, and remediation activities
• Knowledge of secure coding principles
• Understanding of high availability, resiliency and fault tolerant system design concepts

Infrastructure & Systems

• Good working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting
• Familiarity with networking protocols such as HTTPS, SSH/SFTP, SMTP, TLS and TCP/IP
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle or SQL Server

Modern Engineering Practices

• Experience with Git‑based development workflows
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation testing
• Exposure to container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to investigate complex production issues and drive them to resolution
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a global team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems and messaging technologies such as Kafka or IBM MQ
• Familiarity with enterprise file transfer platforms and managed file transfer platforms
• Knowledge of cryptography, PGP, Key management and certificate management
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus or OpenTelemetry
• Familiarity with Software Composition Analysis, Static Application Security Testing, and vulnerability scanning tools
• Experience with workflow automation technologies such as Temporal
• Interest in DevSecOps, Platform Engineering and large‑scale modernization initiatives

Security and Platform Hygiene

• Support remediation of application and infrastructure vulnerabilities identified in security scanning, penetration testing and risk assessments
• Upgrade and maintain application frameworks, third‑party libraries, and platform components to support and secure versions
• Reduce technical debt and improve application maintainability, stability, and security
• Partner with cyber infrastructure teams to address security findings and implement remediation plans
• Contribute to secure software development practices and security by design principles

Resilience & Reliability Engineering

• Improve platform reliability, resiliency and recoverability through system enhancements and automation
• Participate in root cause analysis and remediation of production incidents with a focus on preventing recurring issues
• Develop and improve monitoring, alerting and observability capabilities to strengthen system health and operational visibility
• Identify and address single point of failure, performance bottleneck and operational risks
• Support disaster recovery, business continuity and platform hardening initiatives

Application Development & Modernization

• Design, develop and support enterprise applications, APIs and platform services
• Modernise legacy systems through adoption of contemporary frameworks, architectures, and engineering practices
• Develop integrations between internal systems and enterprise platforms
• Contribute to POC initiatives and evaluation of emerging technologies

DevOps & Automation

• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality and delivery efficiency
• Automate testing, deployment, compliance, and operational processes
• Support containerised and cloud‑ready application architectures