Java Developer

Socket.dev; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid Vacation Time

Company Events

On-site parking

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Java-focused senior developer in Oakville, Ontario, to design and maintain high-volume, low-latency applications. You will collaborate across teams, integrate with networks and databases, and participate in Agile sprints.

The role requires 5+ years Java experience, ReactJS knowledge, RESTful services, and strong English communication. Hybrid remote work, full-time, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java experience
• Experience with source control management using Git
• Experience with Ai coding tools like Claude Code
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate with senior management
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high-volume, low-latency Java applications.
• Participate in software design meetings and analyze user needs.
• Integrate applications with networks, servers, and databases for scalability.
• Set up virtual test environments and integrate with 3rd party applications.
• Provide coaching and training to increase technical capability.
• Participate in Agile development teams and sprint activities.
• Prepare releases and maintain well-documented code and updates.
• Develop test-cases and test plans to verify requirements.

Skills

Java 5+ yrs

ReactJS

REST APIs

English comms

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Testing web apps

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

Jenkins CI

Docker

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain Java applications that are high-volume and low-latency, necessary for our business applications.
• Participate in software design meetings and analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
• Integrate applications with network systems, servers, and databases to ensure seamless functionality and scalability, particularly focusing on eCommerce platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce.
• Setup virtual test environments and integrate with 3rd party applications.
• Provide coaching and training to increase technical capability across the team.
• Participate in Agile development teams, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and reviews.
• Prepare and produce releases of software components. Maintain well-documented code and system updates for seamless integration and troubleshooting.
• Develop test-cases and test plans to verify software requirements and usability.

Qualifications:

• Excellent skills with Java, Spring Framework, SQL, Hibernate. (5+ Years)
• Experience with source control management with GIT.
• Experience with Ai coding tools like Claude Code.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage priorities, stay organized. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with Senior Management, supervisor, peers, and end users.
• Communicate and engage with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s Degree

Skills:

• At least 5-7 years of Java experience
• Experience with ReactJS, Bootstrap (optional)
• Experience working with RESTful web services
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, technologies, and solutions
• Exceptionally self-motivated, self-directed, and detail-oriented
• Creativity in devising ways to break software to expose failures during test cycles
• Testing web applications

Experience with the following would be an asset:

• Linux Systems / IT Administration
• Automation, deployment, and configuration of IT services across private and public clouds
• Working knowledge of virtualization, public and private clouds, and datacenter products: Google Cloud, Docker, etc.
• Jenkins CI
• Working knowledge or experience with Microservices application architecture, Container frameworks

What we offer:

• We’re in this together - our success relies on working together as a team with other departments and we promote a highly supportive and respectful environment
• FUN! - You’ll have the opportunity to work each day with fun, passionate individuals. Whether it’s a summer outing or friendly competitive contests there’s always a company event on-going.
• Engage with customers and partners from across the country, spanning many industries.

Benefits

• Full benefits package (vision, dental, etc.)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company Events
• On-site parking

About the role

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000-120,000 CAD/year

Remote Work: Hybrid