Java Software Engineer

Gala Solutions; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Montreal is seeking a Software Developer to design scalable distributed applications using Java and Scala. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience, proficient in Java, with knowledge of Scala being advantageous. Responsibilities include translating complex business requirements into technical solutions, developing code, and ensuring application performance. The role requires in-office presence 4 days a week, supporting team collaboration and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in software development.
• Proficient in designing scalable distributed applications.

Responsibilities

• Designing highly scalable distributed applications using Java/Scala best practices.
• Translate complex business requirements into robust technical implementation.
• Developing application code and unit tests.
• Ensuring high performance of applications and providing support.

Skills

Efficient Java code writing

Proficient in Computer Science/Engineering

Knowledge of Scala

Proficiency on multi-thread systems

Knowledge of messaging/streaming systems

Experience in grid-based task distribution

Experience with object model stores

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Location

Montreal (day 1 onboarding onsite / in-office presence required a minimum 3x/week - team's expectation is 4 days in office)

Years of experience

5-7

Job Responsibilities

• Designing highly scalable distributed applications using Java/Scala best practices.
• Translate complex business requirements into robust technical implementation.
• Developing application code and unit tests
• Ensuring high performance of applications and providing support.

Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar.
• Proficient in writing efficient Java code.
• Knowledge of Scala will be an advantage.
• Proficiency on multi thread systems.
• Knowledge of messaging/streaming systems will be added advantage.
• Experience of grid-based task distribution will be added advantage.
• Experience of working with object model stores will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Critical thinker and good problem-solver.