Java Developer IV

Compunnel, Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. in Montreal is seeking a senior Java Developer to lead mission-critical platforms in Risk and Information Management.

You will architect systems, drive technical strategy, and mentor development teams to solve complex business problems with scalable solutions. The role requires 7–15 years of expert Java experience, strong OO design and distributed systems skills, and a proven record of delivering enterprise applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–15 years of expert-level experience in the Java ecosystem.
• Proven record of architecting and delivering enterprise-grade applications.
• Mastery of Object-Oriented Design principles and architectural patterns.
• Experience designing complex, large-scale distributed systems and microservices.
• Advanced DevOps expertise, including Cloud infrastructure management and source control strategies.
• Experience with database performance tuning, data modeling, and multi-environment deployment.
• Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives and understand financial aspects of technology decisions.
• Relevant Java, Cloud, or DevOps certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and vision for software development projects, setting high standards for quality and innovation.
• Define and oversee technical architecture and roadmaps for large-scale, mission-critical systems.
• Align departmental goals with broader business priorities to ensure clarity and shared vision.
• Lead and mentor software engineers through coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to drive project success.
• Oversee project execution to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery.
• Drive recruitment, development, and retention of top technical talent.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape and communicate technology strategy.

Skills

Java ecosystem

Distributed systems

DevOps

Cloud infrastructure

Microservices

OO Design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Jenkins

Job description

We are seeking a progressive, high-energy Java Developer to join our Risk and Information Management team in Non-Financial Risk Technology. This role will architect and lead mission-critical Java platforms, drive technical strategy, establish engineering best practices, mentor development teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to solve complex business challenges with innovative technical solutions. The position offers stimulating challenges, opportunities to grow under the guidance of highly skilled professionals, and career advancement in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and vision for software development projects, setting high standards for quality and innovation.
• Define and oversee technical architecture and roadmaps for large-scale, mission-critical systems.
• Align departmental goals with broader business priorities to ensure clarity and shared vision.
• Lead and mentor software engineers through coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to drive project success.
• Oversee project execution to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery.
• Drive recruitment, development, and retention of top technical talent.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape and communicate technology strategy.
• Represent the engineering team in cross-functional discussions and planning sess ions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7–15 years of expert-level experience in the Java ecosystem, including deep understanding of memory management and latest Java features.
• Proven record of architecting and delivering enterprise-grade applications.
• Mastery of Object-Oriented Design principles and architectural patterns.
• Experience designing complex, large-scale distributed systems and microservices.
• Advanced DevOps expertise, including:
• Cloud infrastructure management
• Proficiency in managing source control strategies for large teams.
• Experience with database performance tuning, data modeling, and multi-environment deployment.
• Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives and understand financial aspects of techno logy decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple JVM languages (e.g., Kotlin, Scala).
• Experience with serverless architectures.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).

Certifications

• Not specifically required, but relevant Java, Cloud, or DevOps certifications are considered a plus.