Java Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Long-term career growth and development opportunities

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Java Engineer in Mississauga, ON, to support enterprise applications for Citi Bank. The ideal candidate will excel in Java development, RESTful API design, and cloud technologies.

This position offers the chance to work on large-scale systems in a dynamic Agile environment, with responsibilities including developing and maintaining applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to DevOps practices. Attractive compensation of up to $120k/year and opportunities for career growth are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java and Spring frameworks.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices for high-performance distributed systems.
• Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging OpenShift and Kubernetes.

Skills

Java development

RESTful API design

Cloud-native technologies

Problem-solving skills

Agile methodologies

Tools

Apache Kafka

OpenShift

Git

Job description

Java Engineer
Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada
Client: Citi Bank
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

Pay rate: up to (CAD) $120k/year

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Java Engineer to join a dynamic technology team supporting enterprise-scale applications for a leading global financial institution. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java development, RESTful API design, cloud-native technologies, and modern software engineering practices.

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems, cloud-based platforms, and mission-critical applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java and Spring frameworks.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices for high-performance distributed systems.
• Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized architectures.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to integrate React-based user interfaces with backend services.
• Design and optimize database solutions using Oracle, SQL, and MongoDB.
• Implement event-driven architectures using messaging platforms such as Kafka and MQ.
• Participate in system design, code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Follow clean code principles, coding standards, and software engineering best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation initiatives.
• Work closely with business analysts, architects, QA teams, and stakeholders throughout the SDLC.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Backend Development

• Java 8/11/17
• Spring Boot
• Spring MVC
• Spring Data
• RESTful API Development
• Microservices Architecture

Databases

• Oracle
• SQL
• MongoDB
• NoSQL Databases

Cloud & Containerization

• OpenShift
• Kubernetes
• Containerized Application Development
• Cloud Engineering Concepts

Messaging Technologies

• Apache Kafka
• IBM MQ or similar messaging platforms
• Event-Driven Architectures

Frontend Exposure

• React.js
• API Integration

DevOps & CI/CD

• Git
• Jenkins
• CI/CD Pipelines
• DevOps Practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, or highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and scalable architectures.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of security best practices for enterprise applications.

Technical Skills

Languages: Java, SQL, JavaScript

Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, React

Databases: Oracle, MongoDB, SQL Databases

Cloud & Containers: OpenShift, Kubernetes

Messaging: Kafka, MQ

Tools: Git, Jenkins, CI/CD Tools

Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SDLC

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality.
• Passion for continuous learning and innovation.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work with a global financial institution.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale cloud and microservices architectures.
• Collaborative and innovative technology environment.
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you are passionate about building scalable Java applications and cloud-native solutions, we encourage you to apply today!