Jr Java Developer - External Consultant

SaskTel; Regina; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom software firm is seeking an External Consultant to engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle, focusing on Java and web technologies. The role involves requirements gathering and system testing in a dynamic agile environment. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to quality standards. Competitive contract with potential for extension.

Benefits

Fitness facility onsite

Social events

Games room

Qualifications

• Fluency in Java with hands-on experience.
• Ability to read feature specifications.
• Knowledge of web technologies including JSON and XML.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Design and implement components of applications.
• Participate in system testing including unit and functional testing.

Skills

Java

SQL

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

HTML

JavaScript

REST

Tools

Jenkins

Git

JPA

Job description

Overview

Location: Regina, SK

Number of Positions: 1

Type of Position: External Consultant

Closing Date: 09/25/2025

1-Year Contract with Possible Extension

SaskTel International is a wholly owned subsidiary of SaskTel, and has been helping clients around the globe develop, improve, and expand their telecommunications systems since 1986.

SaskTel International’s Software Solutions are created by a Service Provider for Service Providers. Our services focus on leading edge OSS solutions to professional ICT consulting. The industry issues our customers need to manage and resolve are ones that we address every day. SaskTel International has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing, to innovate solutions to address these needs and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.

At SaskTel International we are dedicated to having fun in the workplace and working hard as an organization. We have a fitness facility onsite, games room, sports teams, as well a ton of social events. We balance hard work with a commitment to lifestyle, our success is built on our product, our knowledge, our diverse experience, and our people.

Responsibilities

• Participation in all phases of the software development life cycle, including product research, software architecture, design, construction, testing, implementation and support.
• Participation in the gathering, analysis and documentation of requirements with software development manager, project manager and other software developers on the team.
• Design and implement assigned components of the architecture or application according to provided software requirements or specifications.
• Participate in the testing of the system, including unit testing, functional testing, performance testing and installation testing.
• Code to company quality and programming standards.
• Work in a self-directed, agile environment.
• Ability to extract the essence of a complicated situation and sort out the core ideas that are relevant to the assigned tasks/goals.
• Ability to estimate/track/monitor time spent on assigned development activities.
• Document code and processes/practices in inline documentation (Javadoc) and various hard copy artifacts.
• Ability to read/interpret industry standards.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to read feature specifications and determine how to implement them.
• Ability to read software requirement documents and produce technical specifications.
• Fluency in Java acquired by hands-on experience.
• Java SE, Java EE, JSF, JMS, SOAP, REST.
• Knowledge of standard web technologies - HTML, JavaScript, Angular, JSON, XML, XSLT, etc.
• Working knowledge of SQL and database design concepts, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Experience or knowledge with Linux or a Unix variant.
• Familiarity with version control and management systems (Jenkins, Maven, Git, SVN).
• Working experience with JBPM and Drools.
• Working experience with Apache Camel and enterprise integration patterns.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills are essential.

About SaskTel International

Established in 1986, SaskTel International (SI) is a leading software development and professional services company that provides solutions to telecom and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies globally. As a subsidiary of SaskTel, a major ICT provider in Canada with revenue of $1.3 billion, over 3,300 employees, and 1.4 million customer connections, SI brings the perspective of a telecom operator to clients. SI provides industry leading Operational Support System (OSS) solutions to empower ICT providers with accurate network asset management, provisioning and activation to automate and transform service delivery capabilities. With a wealth of global experience, SI has successfully completed world-class projects in over 40 countries, offering professional services and consulting for strategy, network engineering, and ICT service operations.

We value diversity as a key aspect of our culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you need any accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail].