Java Developer

Cleo Consulting; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleo Consulting is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the Labour and Transportation Cluster. This role requires deep experience in JAVA and Spring frameworks to create and maintain complex applications. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams to ensure product quality while also contributing to knowledge sharing and support. This position is office-based 3 days a week and offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a vital sector, with a start date of July 2, 2025.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in JAVA-based software development.
• 3+ years of experience in Spring framework and RESTful API.
• Experience in Agile development methodology.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical specifications into working applications.
• Resolve technical problems during software operation.
• Conduct knowledge transfer to fellow developers.

Skills

JAVA-based software development

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Debugging and testing

Agile methodologies

Version control systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring framework

REST API

JIRA

Azure DevOPS

Oracle DB

JUnit

Maven

Hudson/Jenkins

Job description

Assignment : RQ09408 - Software Developer - Senior

Requisition (SS) : RQ09408

Start Date : 2025-07-02

Client : Labour and Transportation Cluster

End Date : 2026-03-31

Office Location : 87 Sir William Hearst Ave Toronto, ON M3M 0B4

Organization : Labour and Transportation Cluster

Extension # of Days : 254.00

Ministry : Ministry of Transportation

Business Days : 186.00

Candidate is required to come in office 3 days a week

Must haves :

• 5 yr+ Demonstrated experience in JAVA-based software development.

Description

Responsibilities :

• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes analysis, design and developing detailed programming specifications, writing and / or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion, and on-going production support.
• Knowledge transfer to fellow developers

General Skills :

• Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level
• Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
• Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
• Experience in the use of object and / or third generation language development tools
• Experience in one or more programming languages
• Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting
• Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
• Experience with one or more communications protocols
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
• Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Full Stack Skills (with More focus on Back-end)

• Proficient with back end and front end development, including any associated areas such as database design / management and DevOps
• Knowledge and experience with design and implementation of the overall web architecture
• Experience with implementation of approved user interface, design and deployment of database
• Knowledge and experience ensuring the entire stack is designed and built for speed and scalability
• Knowledge and experience with the design and construction of REST API services
• Knowledge and experience integrating front-end UI with the constructed API
• Knowledge and experience in design and implementation of continuous integration and deployment

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills - 60%

• 5 yr+ Demonstrated experience in JAVA-based software development.
• 3 yr+ Demonstrated experience in Spring framework, Spring JDBC, JSON Token (JWT), Restful API, PLS / SQL, Oracle DB.
• 3 yr+ Demonstrated experience in SpringBoot series : Eureka server, Zuul Gateway, SpringBoot web, SpringBoot webservice, SpringBoot data / JPA, Swagger-UI tools, Open UI tools, Hudson / Jenkins, Maven.
• 3 yr+ Experience with the agile user story and defect management life cycle using Azure DevOPS or JIRA.
• Curam experience is a big plus

Automation Testing Skills - 20%

• 3 yr+ Experience in developing unit tests using Junit or TestNG.
• Experience participating in Test Data creation and analysis skills in agile scrum sprints.
• Experience participating in automation of Regression Testing in agile scrum sprints.
• Experience using SQL to verify data integrity in agile scrum sprints.

Knowledge of Methodologies - 10%

• Working knowledge of SDLC and the Agile development methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with RDBMS design concepts.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying risk and providing solutions.

Communication Skills - 10%

• Ability to build good working relationships.
• Positive team player.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.