Senior Java Developer

Job Brief:

Job Title: Senior Java Developer

Location: Montreal, Québec

Project Type: Contract / Fulltime

Job Description:

Knowledge and Skills Required:

1. At least 10+ years' experience in application development and technical designing.
2. Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Engineering, preferably Computer Science/Engineering, from a top tier university.
3. Strong inclination towards innovation and efficiency.
4. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple engagements, prioritize and resolve complex problems, and escalate as necessary in a deadline-oriented environment.
5. Well organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
6. Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work.
7. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, client focus, and organizational skills in a team-oriented environment.
8. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
9. Good problem-solving skills.

Tech Skills Required:

1. Strong understanding of Java technology (Core Java, J2EE).
2. Knowledge of open-source frameworks: Spring, Hibernate, Spring Batch.
3. Integration middleware products, Service Oriented Architecture.
4. Decent scripting knowledge (UNIX / Python).
5. Database Development and Debugging – Stored Procedures (Sybase and/or DB2).
6. Database Design and Modeling.
7. Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies.
8. Design Patterns (GoF and J2EE).

Skills Nice to Have:

1. Exposure to NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
2. Exposure to distributed systems/tools like Apache Zookeeper, Apache Kafka.
3. REST, Ajax, SOA2.