Senior Backend Engineer: Database & Java Specialist

Alert Driving; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Backend Application Developer to drive the development of database-centric web applications. In this role, you will design and implement solutions, focusing on quality and team productivity while utilizing advanced knowledge of Java and PostgreSQL. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and ideally 8+ years of commercial application development experience. This position requires strong Linux skills, Agile methodologies experience, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a commercial software application development environment.
• 6+ years of relational database-backed application development.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and PL/pgSQL scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and unit test core application components.
• Assist in creating architectural design specifications.
• Document and present design and architecture.

Skills

Database design

Java

PostgreSQL

Linux

GraphQL

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Spring Framework

Ionic.io

VueJS

Python

Debian Linux

Hasura

Java

Job description

A software development company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Backend Application Developer to drive the development of database-centric web applications. In this role, you will design and implement solutions, focusing on quality and team productivity while utilizing advanced knowledge of Java and PostgreSQL. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and ideally 8+ years of commercial application development experience. This position requires strong Linux skills, Agile methodologies experience, and excellent communication abilities.