Java Web Back End developer

INTELLISWIFT INC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company in Toronto is seeking a Java Web Back End Developer for a 6-month hybrid contract. You will support the development of software implementations while leading initiatives to achieve business objectives. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in web technologies, particularly in Java and related back-end systems. This role offers a competitive hourly pay rate and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years of work experience in Web Technologies, IT or business.
• Exceptional experience with Java, web backend development.
• Experience with AWS Non-SQL DynamoDB is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports research and development of frameworks and definition of standards.
• Leads and implements initiatives to deliver business objectives.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Web backend development

Restful API

MQ/Kafka

SQL DB

AWS cloud environment

DevOps

JUnit Testing Framework

Jasmine Testing Framework

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

TypeScript

Education

B.S./B.A. in computer science, engineering, information systems, math, or business

Job description

Job Title: Java Web Back End developer

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)

Duration: 6 months

Contract Type: T4/IC

Pay Rate: CA$62.06 - CA$68.96/Hour

Role Mandate

• Understands that the success of a developer is to understand the core business processes of the business unit and business requirements as well as the architecture patterns and technology strategy (e.g., Transformation, SmartCore, DevOps).
• Conceive and write detailed software implementations/code while ensuring that their code/configurations adhere to the security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non-functional requirements.
• Writes, configures, and integrates code to create the software that aligns with architecture patterns and technology strategy.
• Understands the implications of various components (including technology strategy & architecture) to the overall design of a program, system, or eco-system.
• Evaluates new technologies for fit with the program/system/eco-system and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, risk (e.g., security).
• Works toward the objective of defect free software.
• Ensures that systems functionally meet requirements, align with architecture and promote the development of common assets.
• Supports the resolution of production issues and problems.

Role Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Supports research and development of development frameworks, and definition of standards.
• Leads and implements initiatives as required to deliver business objectives.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment.
• Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues.
• Reviews the work of other team members as required.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Decomposes business requirements and translates them into detailed design specifications and code.
• Interacts with key business & technology stakeholders to define, analyze, and deliver requirements that reflect the needs of both the business and end-customers.
• Assesses the costs and benefits for different solutions and recommend/decide on appropriate designs.
• Designs solutions, writes code, performs unit testing, develops appropriate artefacts / documentation, and facilitates final delivery.
• Supports production issues, includes independently completing root-cause analysis and diagnosis.
• Devises new algorithms and data structures for target environment and platform attributes in alignment with architectural patterns.
• Builds solutions that are supportable, scalable and achieve our aspiration of common assets.
• Recommends or automates approaches to streamline and integrate technological processes and/or systems to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supports the management of specific project deliverables & outcomes.
• Identifies opportunities to strengthen the development capability, such as: sharing expertise to promote technical development, mentoring employees, building communities of practice and networks.
• Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities & individual learning.

Must-Have Skills

• Typically 5+ years of work experience in Web Technologies, IT or business environment and/or B.S./B.A. in computer science, engineering, information systems, math or business
• Exceptional experience with Java, web backend development
• Experience with restful API, MQ/Kafka, SQL DB
• Experience with AWS cloud environment (ECR, ECS, lambda, security aspects)
• Experience with DevOps
• Experience with the Junit and Jasmine Testing Frameworks
• Experience with AWS Non-SQL DynamoDB is a plus
• Experience with web font-end development (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript) is a plus.
• Experience with large software system development is a plus
• Proficient level of knowledge in domain.
• Knowledge of software development practices, concepts, and technology obtained through formal training and/or work experience.
• Knowledge of required programming languages and can code with little oversight.
• Knowledge of technical/business environment and processes.
• Understand functional aspects and technical behavior of the underlying operating system, development environment, and deployment practices.