Jr Java Developer

CanDeal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CanDeal Group is seeking a Jr. Java Developer to join the Markets Technology IT team in Toronto. You will design and implement internal APIs, evolve web applications, and contribute to distributed services in a cloud environment.

The role emphasizes back-end Java, Spring-based microservices, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams. Some after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field is required.
• Coop placement or internship experience is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Designs, builds and tests secure APIs, services, and applications as per requirements to meet the needs of internal and external client users and the overall solution.
• Troubleshoots, tunes and maintains distributed cloud applications.
• Assists in code, performance optimization and configuration of applications.
• Performs other duties, as required.

Skills

Java / Web

Microservices

Spring / SpringBoot

Kafka / MQ

SQL / MySQL

Distributed Systems

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Coop placement experience

Tools

Spring

SpringBoot

Kafka

MQ

MySQL

REST APIs

Job description

CanDeal Group is a leading provider of electronic marketplaces and data services for Canadian dollar fixed income securities and derivatives. CanDeal’s Markets Division, provides access to a deep pool of liquidity for Canadian government, agency, provincial and corporate bonds, as well as money market instruments and interest rate swaps.

CanDeal Group is a growing and entrepreneurial organization with a solid foundation in the Canadian fixed income markets and an ownership group which includes: BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., TD Securities Inc. and TMX Group.

This is an exciting time to join a growing organization led by visionary leaders who are helping to shape their industry’s future.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head of Markets Technology, the Jr. Java Developer works within the Information Technology (IT) team to develop internal APIs for applications and evolve internal and external web-based applications.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs, builds and tests secure APIs, services, and applications as per requirements to meet the needs of various internal and external client users and the overall solution.
• Troubleshoots, tunes and maintains distributed cloud applications.
• Assists in code, performance optimization and configuration of applications.
• Performs other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field is required.
• Experience in relevant coop placement positions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven problem-solving skills and superb analytical skills, with the ability to think "outside the box" to resolve problems.
• Excellent proficiency with Java / Web ecosystem, with strong back-end and messaging skills.
• Excellent proficiency with microservices and related technologies; Spring framework, messaging technologies (MS, Kafka, MQ or equivalent).
• Strong SQL experience preferably with MY SQL modelling experience for RDBMS.
• Advanced understanding of design patterns in the context of distributed systems, SOA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively clarify complex technical issues and concepts in a business-friendly manner to various audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, with the abilities to manage multiple deliverables in a time-sensitive environment and adapt to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, as well as independently.
• Must be available for occasional after-hours work, typically through remote access.
• Working knowledge of the following is an asset:
• Java, Spring. SpringBoot
• Knowledge of microservice architecture and patterns

Key Qualities for Success

• Self-motivated and driven.
• Highly attentive to detail and committed to quality.
• Enthusiastic, service oriented.

DECISION MAKING

• Determines priority / sequence of own work, based on objectives assigned by management.