Full Stack JAVA Developer (Java/JavaScript)

Ztek Consulting, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ztek Consulting, Inc. in Montreal, Canada seeks an experienced Senior Java Developer to deliver scalable, secure software for risk management platforms.

You will design and implement RESTful services, microservices, and distributed systems while collaborating with global teams to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions. The role leverages AI-assisted development tools to boost efficiency and code quality and requires active participation in Agile ceremonies, code

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on software development in enterprise Java.
• 5+ years with Core Java, Java EE/Jakarta EE, Spring/Spring Boot, RESTful services.
• Experience designing large-scale distributed systems and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, secure software solutions for Non-Financial Risk Management platforms.
• Develop and maintain RESTful services, distributed systems, and microservices-based apps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and global teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews to promote best practices.
• Utilize AI coding assistants to improve efficiency and quality.
• Write unit/integration tests and automated tests to maintain quality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and project status reporting.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable fixes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Java

Spring/Spring Boot

RESTful Web Services

Distributed systems

Microservices

AI-assisted development tools

Unit & integration testing

Agile/Scrum

SQL/Databases

Architectural discussions

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Agent Mode

Relational databases

Job description

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.