Junior Software Engineer-Java

Virtusa; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company based in Halifax is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves collaborating on digital transformation projects and requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field along with 2 years of experience. The position emphasizes Java development and familiarity with frameworks like Spring, ideal for tech graduates ready to solve problems in a high-energy environment. A hybrid working model is offered, blending remote work with in-office engagement.

Qualifications

• 2 years of working experience or internship required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Angular

HTML

CSS

Job description

Job Description - Junior Software Engineer-Java (67602)

Job Description

Junior Software Engineer-Java - ( 67602 )

Description

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid – Remote and in-office)

Full-time || Co-Op/Intern

We are looking for passionate, high-energy, technology graduates to join our growing dynamic Halifax Team. You will be joining our recently opened near‑shore center in Halifax as an Associate Consultant to help us accelerate the digital transformation journey for our clients.

Qualifications:

• Approach work with a positive attitude and self‑motivating mindset.
• Candidates with core values alignment and strong ethical character.
• Clear and effective articulation of ideas, facts, and perspectives with examples.
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Smart mindset to handle high-pressure, complex situations effectively.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, and ability to refactor for optimized innovative solutions.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/4‑year college degree related to Computer Science, Information Technology or similar.
• 2 years of working experience or internship.

Good to Have Technical Skills:

• Development experience in Java Microservice or Angular, HTML, CSS.
• Experience with RESTful, familiar with JEE and Microservice.
• Skill for writing reusable Java libraries.
• Experience with OOP, Core Java, and Java 8 programming.
• Working knowledge in Spring Framework and associated modules like AOP, Data, MVC, Controllers, Rest Controllers, Property Configuration, Spring Security.
• Able to write REST API endpoints using Spring MVC Framework.
• Able to work both in Spring Boot and Spring Vanilla Flavors.

About Virtusa

Virtusa Corporation is a global provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services and solutions that help clients change, disrupt and unlock new value through innovative engineering. Virtusa serves Global 2000 companies in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Communications, Media, Entertainment, Travel, Manufacturing, and Technology industries.

Virtusa helps clients grow their business with innovative products and services that create operational efficiency using digital labor, future‑proof operational and IT platforms, and rationalization and modernization of IT applications infrastructure. This is achieved through a unique approach blending deep contextual expertise, empowered agile teams, and measurably better engineering to create holistic solutions that drive the business forward at unparalleled velocity enabled by a culture of cooperative disruption. To learn more about Virtusa visit www.virtusa.com