Java Developer (Payments - SWIFT, ISO20022)

Soar Consultants; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a talented Java Developer in Toronto with expertise in the Banking Sector, particularly in SWIFT and ISO20022 standards. The role involves translating business requirements into effective system designs, designing and maintaining responsive web applications, and utilizing modern architectures like microservices. Applicants should have at least 8 years of experience in full-stack development and solid skills in Angular, React, and Java (Spring Boot). This position allows for impactful work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in system design and full‑stack application development.
• Proven track record on complex projects.
• Strong hands-on experience in full-stack application development.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into effective system designs.
• Design, build, deploy, and maintain web applications.
• Utilize modern architectural approaches like microservices.

Skills

Java

Angular

React

Python

SWIFT Payments

ISO 20022

REST APIs

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

Education

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

Tools

Oracle

MSSQL

PostgreSQL

Solace

Ansible

HELM charts

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jira

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a talented Java Developer with expertise in the Banking Sector, specifically in SWIFT and ISO20022 standards for a client in Toronto.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate business requirements into effective system designs during client engagements.
• Design, build, deploy, and maintain responsive Payments-related web applications with a focus on quality and security.
• Utilize modern architectural approaches such as microservices, serverless, and containerization.
• Provide accurate estimates for analysis, design, development, and testing phases.
• Lead, guide, and mentor junior developers to foster team growth.
• Ensure strict compliance with business, data, technical requirements, as well as coding standards and policies throughout client projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in system design and full‑stack application development, with a proven track record on complex projects.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in full‑stack application development, with expertise in:
  • Front‑end: Proficiency in Angular, React, or similar frameworks, and Python for building dynamic, responsive user interfaces.
  • Back‑end: Strong experience with Java (Spring Boot) and Python for developing scalable, high‑performance services.
• Domain expertise in SWIFT Payments and ISO 20022 messaging standards.
• Proficient in building and consuming REST APIs and working with microservices architectures.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with messaging platforms such as Solace, MQ, or equivalent technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, HELM charts).
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools, including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Excellent debugging and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently on complex tasks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and distributed systems architecture.
• Experience integrating with MQ messaging systems.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, event‑driven programming, REST‑oriented API design, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) principles.
• Experience developing automated unit tests for applications.
• Working knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira).
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.