Java Developer

Compunnel Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology provider in Montreal is seeking a hands-on technologist with extensive experience in Java development. This role involves designing and deploying scalable applications in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of Agile practices and a background in financial services, particularly with Anti-Money Laundering methodologies being a plus.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Core Java and advanced Java/Spring Boot development.
• Expertise in RESTful and SOAP Web Services, XML, JSON.
• Strong experience with relational databases including query tuning.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality Java-based applications.
• Support existing and new initiatives within the Sanctions suite.
• Collaborate with global teams to analyze complex business requirements.
• Ensure code quality and scalability through best practices.
• Participate in Agile development practices.

Skills

Core Java

Java/Spring Boot development

RESTful Web Services

SOAP Web Services

Agile methodologies

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

DB2

Angular

Spring

Apache/Tomcat

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on technologist passionate about modern Java development to join our Sanctions suite of applications team. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and deploying Java-based systems to support evolving business needs and architectural enhancements. The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and capable of collaborating effectively with global teams to deliver scalable, high-performance applications. Financial domain knowledge and familiarity with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) or Customer Risk Ranking methodologies are a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality Java-based applications following SDLC standards.
• Support both existing and new initiatives within the Sanctions suite, including system enhancements and infrastructure improvements.
• Collaborate with global teams to analyze complex business requirements and design appropriate solutions.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability through best practices and continuous integration.
• Participate in Agile development practices including Scrum, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Delivery (CD).
• Work with technologies including Java, Spring, Angular, Apache/Tomcat, Hadoop, and DB2.
• Develop integrations with vendor and open-source Java technologies such as Spring, Hibernate, and Apache libraries.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Core Java and advanced Java/Spring Boot development.
• Expertise in RESTful and SOAP Web Services, XML, JSON, and object-oriented and functional programming concepts.
• Strong experience with relational databases (SQL, DB2) including query tuning.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional, collaborative mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Microservices architecture and SOA design principles.
• Ability to read and create design and process flow diagrams.
• Working knowledge of Linux, Shell scripting (Perl, Python, etc.).
• Front-end experience with Angular UI (preferred but not required).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.