Entry Level Java Developer

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services firm in Mississauga is seeking an Entry Level Java Developer to participate in creating and maintaining software applications. This role involves collaboration with senior developers, participation in Agile processes, and effective communication. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of Java experience. The position offers full-time employment in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Software Engineer/Developer using Java.
• Experience in system analysis and programming of software applications.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior developers to create software applications.
• Participate in Agile development processes.
• Contribute to DevOps by automating build and deployment processes.

Skills

Java programming

Agile development

Front-end technologies (e.g., Angular)

DevOps practices

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Spring

SQL Server

Bitbucket

Jira

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

The Entry Level Java Developer is an Entry level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.


Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior developers to design, develop, and maintain software applications using Java, Spring, and Angular.

• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Contribute to the DevOps pipeline by automating build, test, and deployment processes.

• Adapt to a demanding and fast-paced environment, demonstrating a strong work ethic and motivation.

• Communicate effectively through verbal and written channels, including documenting code and writing technical documentation.

• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users

• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement

• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality

• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems

• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes

• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts

• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience as a Software Engineer/Developer using Java with minimum 1 years’ experience in front end technologies.

• Experience system analysis and in programming of software applications

• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects

• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate

• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills

• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

• Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

• Clear understanding of Data Structures and Object-Oriented Principles using Java

• Hands on experience Service Oriented and Microservices architectures, as REST implementations

• Hands on experience with frameworks like Spring Boot.

• Basic understanding of databases (SQL Server preferably) with ability to write queries and stored procedures.

• Exposure to front-end technologies (Angular, JavaScript, Typescript / HTML5/ CSS3)

• Good to have knowledge of tools like Bitbucket, Jira & RLM.

• Good to have knowledge of Kubernetes and OpenShift.

• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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