Java Software Developer

Ztek Consulting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Java Software Developer with extensive experience in Java and C++. The ideal candidate will be proficient with microservices, containerization technologies, and SQL databases. Additional experience with cloud platforms and BDD methodologies is preferred. This full-time position offers opportunity to work on innovative projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Java development.
• 5+ years mandatory experience with C, C++.
• Mandatory experience with microservices, containerization, and SQL databases.
• Experience with BDD tools and frameworks (e.g., Cucumber).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Java-based software components.
• Utilize containerized microservices architecture.
• Integrate SQL-based data storage and clustering features.
• Develop and maintain gRPC and REST API interfaces.
• Define and implement unit tests for developed components.

Skills

Java development

C/C++

REST API

gRPC

containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

SQL

BDD tools (e.g. Cucumber)

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Java Software Developer

Duration: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Java development.
• 5+ years mandatory experience with C, C++.
• Mandatory experience with microservices, containerization (Docker / Kubernetes), and SQL databases.
• Must have experience in SQL, REST API, gRPC, XML, JSON, YAML, protobuf.
• Proficiency in gRPC, REST APIs, and data serialization formats.
• Experience with BDD tools and frameworks (e.g., Cucumber).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Java development.
• 5+ years mandatory experience with C, C++.
• Mandatory experience with microservices, containerization (Docker / Kubernetes), and SQL databases.
• Must have experience in SQL, REST API, gRPC, XML, JSON, YAML, protobuf.
• Proficiency in gRPC, REST APIs, and data serialization formats.
• Experience with BDD tools and frameworks (e.g., Cucumber).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies.
• Good to have C++ & Python.

Software Development

• Design and implement Java-based software components for the LCC subsystem.
• Utilize containerized microservices architecture (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Integrate SQL-based data storage and clustering features.
• Apply cryptographic libraries for secure data handling.
• Develop and maintain gRPC and REST API interfaces.
• Work with common data formats including JSON, YAML, XML, and Protobuf.
• Work with senior developers, architects, and the engineering manager to translate architectural requirements into working components.
• Participate in weekly design syncs to propose and review solutions.
• Draft design documents and finalize implementations through code inspections.

Testing & Automation

• Define and implement unit tests for developed components.
• Support Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) initiatives and automation goals.
• Collaborate with QA to develop BDD feature definitions using Gherkin syntax.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting