Senior Java 8 (Spring) Developer to migrate databases from SQL Server to Mongo DB with one of o[...]

S I Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Java 8 Developer for a hybrid role in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of extensive experience in software development, particularly in database migration from SQL Server to MongoDB. Responsibilities include analyzing data to solve production issues and suggesting improvements for applications. A background in Agile principles and experience with APM tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development for large-scale platforms.
• 4+ years of experience as a Java developer, preferably with Java 8/Spring.
• Strong experience with APM tools like Dynatrace, Splunk.

Responsibilities

• Migrate databases from SQL Server to MongoDB.
• Analyze data to resolve production issues quickly.
• Suggest system improvements to enhance performance.

Skills

MongoDB

Microsoft SQL Server

REST APIs

Java 8/Spring

APM tools

Agile principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

Bitbucket

Launch Darkly

Job description

Senior Java 8 (Spring) Developer to migrate databases from SQL Server to Mongo DB with one of our major banking clients- 37926

Senior Java 8 (Spring) Developer to migrate databases from SQL Server to Mongo DB with one of our major banking clients- 37926

Location Address: Hybrid - Toronto– 3x per week in office

Duration: ASAP- Until Oct 31, 2025- possibility of extension, if there are projects in sight

Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week

Reason: For Customer Activity Migration Project

Story Behind the Need

Business group: Canadian Digital Banking Engineering - Credit Cards – Provide microservices to mobile and web; deal with day-to-day payments, EMTs, bill payments, wallet provisioning

Project: Migrate Databases from SQL to Mongo enhance the services to connect with MongoDB.

Typical Day in Role:

- Quickly analyze the available data and find the root cause of the problem during production issues.

- Suggest improvements to supported applications and systems as needed

- Suggest improvements to supported applications and systems as needed

- Translate ideas into technical and business realities, and to map technology to business problems.

- Understanding of software quality assurance principles

- Candidate will be passionate about driving teams towards high performance and a deep pride in quality craftsmanship that delights users

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

1) Experience in MongoDB and Microsoft SQL Server

2) 8+ years of experience in software development and supporting complex large-scale customer facing platforms

3) 8+ years of experience in building public and internal REST APIs

4) 4+ years of experience as a Java developer with a preference for Java 8/Spring, web-based information technology principles, and system integration methodologies and standards.

5) Strong experience with APM tools, such as Dynatrace, Splunk, etc. – 2 recent projects

Nice-To-Have Skills:

1) Strong experience using Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Launch Darkly, etc. – 2 recent projects

2) FI / Digital banking experience is preferred but not required

3) Well-rounded knowledge of Agile principles and the flexibility to adapt your experience to new and evolving environments

Education:

- Bachelor's or equivalent in computer science or related field is preferred

Best VS. Average Candidate:

The best candidate is someone with MongoDB experience.

Interview and selection

1 round interview

1 hour - Hiring manager, technical lead, and senior developer – Ms Team video call – Coding assessment (during the interview), role overview, Q&A questions.