Senior Java Developer

Fortinet; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join their dynamic team in Metro Vancouver. Candidates should have a strong background in enterprise Java development with EJB and EAR applications, proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks, and capable of deploying distributed systems. This full-time role offers a salary range between $70,000 – $95,000 annually, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health and Personal Spending Accounts

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Critical illness, disability, and life insurance

Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Java, including EJB and EAR-based applications.
• Proficiency in at least one modern JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, especially MySQL and MongoDB.
• Proven experience in deploying and maintaining distributed systems at scale.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications using EJB and EAR.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and integrate Java-based backends.
• Deploy and manage large-scale distributed systems in production environments.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Skills

Java

EJB

EAR

JavaScript frameworks

SQL

NoSQL databases

problem-solving

communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise Java development, particularly with EJB and EAR-based applications, and a passion for building scalable, high-performance systems. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying distributed applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications using EJB and EAR.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and integrate Java-based backends with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Work with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL and MongoDB.
• Deploy and manage large-scale distributed systems in production environments.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and performance tuning.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the application stack.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience with Java, including EJB and EAR-based applications.
• Proficiency in at least one modern JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, especially MySQL and MongoDB.
• Proven experience in deploying and maintaining distributed systems at scale.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other backend languages such as Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

The Canada base salary range for this full‑time position is expected to be between $70,000 – $95,000 annually. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience.

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources, etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.