Lead Java Developer

Highbrow LLC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Lead Java Developer in Toronto to oversee application development and maintain high code quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Java, PL/SQL, and microservices architecture as well as a proven track record in the financial industry. This role offers opportunities to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to various projects and enhancements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Java 8+ and RDBMS.
• Previous work experience as Java Developer for a Financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and identify key components for solutions.
• Develop new applications and perform unit testing.
• Ensure communication of development requirements and contribute to project plans.

Skills

Java 8

RDBMS

PL/SQL

Object Oriented Programming

RESTful services

Microservices architecture

React

Angular

Vue JS

Python

R

Tools

JIRA

AutoSys

Job description

Job Title: Lead Java Developer

Job ID: 2024-12828

Job Location: Toronto, ON (2 days/week onsite)

Job Travel Location(s):

# Positions: 1

Employment Type: W2

Duration:Long Term

# of Layers:0

Work Eligibility:All Work Authorizations are Permitted – No Visa Transfers

Key Technology:Java 8, RDBMS, PL/SQL

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze a broad range of business requirements, conduct program / system research and analysis to identify key components for solutions delivery and problem resolution.
• Understand and rewrite existing, complex SQL queries.
• Develop new applications and perform unit / component test for new application development initiatives aligned to business needs and in accordance with technology architecture standards.
• Maintain design decisions, process flow and data model documentation and adhere to code quality standards and SDLC, CI/CD and DevOps processes.
• Ensure effective communication of solutions development requirements for respective area and contribute to project plans, estimations, timelines and status updates to support management team / clients on prioritizing new and existing projects against IT requirements and business objectives.
• Inform key stakeholders of any issues that may impact other areas of the project and resolve or escalate issues as required.
• Support business enquiries and business activities through execution of small enhancements and break / fix implementations (e.g., source code changes)
• Work with Business Analysts / Systems Analysts, other technology Developers / Solution Designers to ensure the configuration and custom components meet application requirements and performance goals.

Skills and Experience Required:

Required:

• 7+ years’ experience.
• In depth knowledge of Java 8 or above and any RDBMS.
• Experience with Object Oriented Programming and Design.
• Experience with PL/SQL.
• Experience with RESTful services.
• Experience with any Messaging broker.
• Experience developing using microservices architecture.
• Experience with any of React, Angular, Vue JS.
• Experience with Python and R.
• Previous work experience as Java Developer for a Financial institution.

Desired:

• Work experience as Java Developer for Securities Lending or Prime Brokerage business.
• Work experience in Cloud environment.
• Work experience with JIRA and AutoSys.