Full Stack Developer (Java/JavaScript)

Ztek Consulting, Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

Ztek Consulting, Inc. in Montreal, QC is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer for a contract role on a hybrid schedule (onsite Day 1, then 3 days/week in office). The candidate will contribute to mission-critical risk management platforms, delivering scalable and secure software in a global Agile environment.

The role emphasizes modern development practices, AI-assisted coding tools, and collaboration with distributed teams to meet regulatory and business requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development with strong expertise in enterprise Java applications.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with Core Java, Java EE/Jakarta EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and RESTful Web Services.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar databases.
• Experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Experience utilizing AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot and other Generative AI development tools.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, object-oriented design principles, and application performance optimization.
• Experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests using modern testing frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within Agile/Scrum development teams and collaborate with geographically distributed stakeholders.
• Understanding business requirements and ability to align technical solutions with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions supporting Non-Financial Risk Management platforms.
• Develop and maintain RESTful Web Services, distributed systems, and microservices-based applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, product owners, and global development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code review sessions to ensure development of best practices and coding standards.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Agent Mode, and other coding assistants to improve development efficiency and solution quality.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and automated test cases to maintain application quality and reliability.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, backlog grooming, and project status reporting.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and adoption of development best practices across teams.
• Adapt to evolving business, technology, and regulatory requirements while ensuring timely project delivery.

Skills

Enterprise Java

Core Java

Java EE/Jakarta EE

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Distributed Systems

Microservices

AI Coding Assistants

Testing (Unit/Integration)

Agile/Scrum

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Location : Montreal, Quebec, CA (Hybrid)- Local Candidate only

Type of Hire : Contract

Mode of interview : First round Microsoft Teams call; second round will be in person

Job Description –

Experience : 7-15 Years

Position Summary

The role requires collaboration within a global Agile environment to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions while leveraging modern development practices, including AI-assisted software development tools. This is an excellent opportunity to work on mission-critical applications, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to the modernization of risk management platforms.

Day-to-Day Job Duties:

• Build scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions supporting Non-Financial Risk Management platforms.
• Develop and maintain RESTful Web Services, distributed systems, and microservices-based applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, product owners, and global development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code review sessions to ensure development of best practices and coding standards.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Agent Mode, and other coding assistants to improve development efficiency and solution quality.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and automated test cases to maintain application quality and reliability.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, backlog grooming, and project status reporting.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and adoption of development best practices across teams.
• Adapt to evolving business, technology, and regulatory requirements while ensuring timely project delivery.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development with strong expertise in enterprise Java applications.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with Core Java, Java EE/Jakarta EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and RESTful Web Services.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar databases.
• Experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Experience utilizing AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot and other Generative AI development tools.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, object-oriented design principles, and application performance optimization.
• Experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests using modern testing frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within Agile/Scrum development teams and collaborate with geographically distributed stakeholders.
• Understanding business requirements and ability to align technical solutions with organizational objectives.

Location : Montreal, QC (Day 1 onboarding onsite; hybrid model requiring 3 days/week in office)