Java Developer

Grand Software Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is looking for a Java Developer to join its technology team in Toronto. The role involves designing and developing high-performance applications, focusing on scalable solutions and modern technologies in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are skilled in Java, Spring, and have experience in financial services.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Java development experience required.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring frameworks, and RESTful services.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and CI/CD tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Java-based applications for financial services.
• Develop scalable microservices using Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

RESTful web services

Java development

Problem-solving

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Hibernate

CI/CD tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MySQL

Kafka

RabbitMQ

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Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Title: Java Developer

Industry: Financial Services / Technology

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Developer to join our dynamic technology team in Toronto. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance and scalable applications for mission-critical systems within our financial services platform. This is a great opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications, components, and services.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle including planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Develop scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code following best practices and design patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Owners to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving software engineering practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies and suggest improvements to enhance platform capabilities.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 4+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Core Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services.
• Experience with Hibernate or other ORM frameworks.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design principles, and software engineering best practices.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL) and SQL.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, Docker, and Kubernetes is an asset.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and within a team.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in financial services, banking, or capital markets.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (React, Angular) is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Seniority level:

• Not Applicable

Employment type:

• Full-time

Industries:

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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