Justice Technology Services

Softline™ Technology Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Softline™ Technology Inc. is seeking a skilled Java engineer to design and build RESTful APIs for a real-time notification platform for court appearances.

This onsite assignment focuses on secure, scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot, with Docker/Kubernetes, OAuth/JWT security, and messaging via Azure Service Bus. You will implement API endpoints, data transformation, and inter-service communication while delivering comprehensive test coverage and documentation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with REST API design, development, API docs and testing.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Spring Integration and integration with Mainframe/IMS.
• Hands-on experience with messaging queues (Azure Service Bus) and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with containerized environments: Azure, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices.
• Security experience with OAuth, OpenID, SAML 2.0 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver RESTful APIs with clear endpoints, models, authentication, and error handling.
• Develop clean, scalable microservices using Java/Spring Boot.
• Build decoupled services with clear inter-service communication protocols.
• Create API docs and perform thorough testing (JUnit, etc.).
• Optimize APIs for performance, memory, and throughput; ensure security and OWASP compliance.

Skills

REST API design

Java programming

Spring Boot

Microservices

OAuth/OpenID/SAML 2.0

Event Driven Architecture

Azure Service Bus

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure Service Bus

OpenShift

Job description

Description

A Note on Assignment Type:

This position is listed as Onsite, working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified.

Scope

• The project will deliver a secure, user-friendly notification platform that provides real-time updates and clear instructions related to court appearances. The solution will ensure that accused individuals receive accurate, timely, and actionable information to reduce no-shows and improve adherence to court requirements.
• The Notify App project aims to improve and streamline communication for accused individuals within the judicial process, specifically targeting the first court appearance stage. This initiative addresses two critical issues:
  • Missed court appearances due to lack of timely notifications.
  • Insufficient understanding of court protocols, leading to procedural delays and non-compliance.

Assignment Deliverables

• Detailed design and specification documents for RESTful APIs, including endpoints, request/response models, authentication, and error handling.
• Clean, scalable, and secure REST APIs built using Java and Spring Boot, adhering to best practices and company standards.
• Modular and decoupled microservices, designed and deployed independently, with clear inter-service communication protocols.
• Using APIs to develop application based on the business requirement to transform and route data.
• Comprehensive test coverage using tools like JUnit, Mockito, or Test Containers to ensure code reliability and prevent regressions.
• Efficient relational database schemas designed and implemented to support API data storage and retrieval.
• Profiled and optimized APIs for response time, memory usage, and throughput, ensuring high performance under load.
• Secure API calls with proper authentication (e.g., OAuth2, JWT), authorization, input validation, and protection against common vulnerabilities (OWASP).
• Dockerized applications with configuration files, docker-compose scripts, and Kubernetes manifests (if applicable) for smooth deployment.
• Integrated monitoring (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging (e.g., ELK stack, Logstash, or Splunk) for operational visibility.
• Produce clear documentation for developed systems such as design, deployment instructions, and operational guides.
• Regular code reviews, feedback sessions, and mentorship to junior developers, ensuring code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Weekly or sprint-based status updates on development progress, blockers, and delivered functionalities.
• Timely resolution of production issues, regression fixes, and performance improvements based on user feedback and testing.
• Available for any on-call on weekend for production issues.

Experience Requirements

A Note on the VOR Master Service Agreement:

The VOR Master Service Agreement expires on April 5, 2027, and includes a six (6)-month survival clause, allowing the Statement of Work (SOW) to continue, if operationally required, until October 5, 2027. Extension(s) are only allowed using unused days and/or funds remaining on the contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW. JTS may exercise its option(s) to extend the SOW beyond April 5, 2027, in accordance with the survival clause.

The start date is subject to change based on security clearances and contract signing timelines.

Experience and Skillset Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Extensive experience with REST API design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing.
• Strong expertise in Java and the Java development ecosystem, including experience with Spring Boot.
• In-depth knowledge of integration patterns and best practices, including experience designing and building integration solutions using Spring Integration and integration with Mainframe/IMS
• Hands-On experience in messaging queuing (Azure Service Bus) and event driven architecture.
• Must have prior experience in working with containerized environments such as Azure, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, etc.
• Experience with Security and Web Services Security standards and frameworks. Must have extensive working experience in OAuth, OpenID, SAML 2.0, etc.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and functional programming with modern Java features.
• Strong expertise in Java and the Java development ecosystem, including experience with Spring Boot.
• In-depth knowledge of microservice architecture and experience building scalable, highly available systems.
• Expertise in designing, building, and consuming REST APIs; knowledge of HTTP methods, status codes, and REST best practices
• In-depth knowledge of integration patterns and best practices, including experience designing and building integration solutions using Spring Integration and other integration with Mainfram/IMS
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and an understanding of how to use them in a Spring Integration context.
• Strong knowledge of XML and experience working with XML-based integration solutions, such as XSLT and XPath.
• Knowledge of data transformation techniques, such as mapping and normalization, and experience using them in a Spring Integration context.
• Experience with message-oriented middleware and enterprise service buses, such as Azure Service Bus
• Experience on Event Driven architecture, experience on Azure Event Hub, etc.
• Strong skills in SQL and experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Strong experience with writing automated tests, including unit, API test, and a deep understanding of the testing process.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Helm, or other container orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience participating in sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and a desire to continuously learn and improve your skills.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, and experience diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
• A track record of delivering high-quality, robust, and scalable solutions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities for complex systems.
• Clear verbal and written communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders..
• Capable of mentoring junior developers and contributing to architectural decisions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities.

Resumes Evaluation/Criteria:

Criteria 1: Technical Design – 30 Points

• Strong expertise in Java and the Java development ecosystem, including experience with Spring Boot.
• In-depth knowledge of microservice, Event Driven architecture and experience building scalable, highly available systems.
• Extensive experience with REST API design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing.
• Practical knowledge in applying various design patterns and standards to the technical design and development.
• Strong skills in SQL and experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server.

Criteria 2: Integration – 30 Points

• In-depth knowledge of integration patterns and best practices, including experience designing and building integration solutions using Spring Integration and integration with Mainframe/IMS
• Hands-On experience in messaging queuing (Azure Service Bus) and event driven architecture.

Criteria 3: Technical Framework and Middleware – 25 Points

• In-depth knowledge of microservice architecture and experience building scalable, highly available systems using various Azure Services.
• Must have prior experience in working with containerized environments such as Azure, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, etc.
• Experience with message-oriented middleware and enterprise service buses, such as Azure Service Bus.
• Experience on Event Driven architecture.

Criteria 4: Security – 10 Points

• Experience with Security and Web Services Security standards and frameworks. Must have extensive working experience in OAuth, OpenID, SAML 2.0, etc.
• Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption.

Criteria 5: Public Sector Experience – 5 Points

• Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organization

Knowledge Transfer

What needs to be KT

• Code & documentation of all types assigned for this role.

To whom

• Manager / Project Manager / Team members

When

• 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site, throughout the duration of the project life cycle, etc.

Supplier Comments

Closing Date/Time: 2026-09-11, 12:00 p.m. EST

Max submission: 1 (one)

5 days onsite

Mandatory Requirements

• Extensive experience with REST API design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing.
• Strong expertise in Java and the Java development ecosystem, including experience with Spring Boot.
• In-depth knowledge of integration patterns and best practices, including experience designing and building integration solutions using Spring Integration and integration with Mainframe/IMS
• Hands-On experience in messaging queuing (Azure Service Bus) and event driven architecture.
• Must have prior experience in working with containerized environments such as Azure, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, etc.
• Experience with Security and Web Services Security standards and frameworks. Must have extensive working experience in OAuth, OpenID, SAML 2.0, etc.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and functional programming with modern Java features.
• Strong expertise in Java and the Java development ecosystem, including experience with Spring Boot.
• In-depth knowledge of microservice architecture and experience building scalable, highly available systems.
• Expertise in designing, building, and consuming REST APIs; knowledge of HTTP methods, status codes, and REST best practices
• In-depth knowledge of integration patterns and best practices, including experience designing and building integration solutions using Spring Integration and other integration with Mainfram/IMS
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and an understanding of how to use them in a Spring Integration context.
• Strong knowledge of XML and experience working with XML-based integration solutions, such as XSLT and XPath.
• Knowledge of data transformation techniques, such as mapping and normalization, and experience using them in a Spring Integration context.
• Experience with message-oriented middleware and enterprise service buses, such as Azure Service Bus
• Experience on Event Driven architecture, experience on Azure Event Hub, etc.
• Strong skills in SQL and experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Strong experience with writing automated tests, including unit, API test, and a deep understanding of the testing process.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Helm, or other container orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience participating in sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.