Senior Java Developer

Highbrow LLC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Java Developer in Toronto, ON. This hybrid role requires strong Java expertise and experience in financial institutions. Responsibilities include maintaining high-quality code, implementing security practices, and collaborating on development solutions. Candidates should have a robust background in microservices and proficiency in modern front-end frameworks. Familiarity with JIRA and AutoSys is a plus. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Java 8 or above and experience with any RDBMS.
• Strong background in Object-Oriented Programming and Design.
• Experience with PL/SQL and RESTful web services.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain high-quality, defect-free code.
• Implement security coding practices.
• Collaborate on development and testing solutions.
• Adhere to enterprise technology delivery practices.
• Manage applications and environments effectively.

Skills

Java Expertise

Industry Experience

Programming Skills

Database Proficiency

Web Services

Messaging Brokers

Microservices Architecture

Front-End Frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)

Additional Languages (Python, R)

Tools

JIRA

AutoSys

Job description

Job Title: Senior Java Developer

Job ID: 2024-13063

Job Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 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:

Job Responsibilities:

• Code Quality & Maintenance: Create and maintain high-quality, defect-free code, provide support during testing and post-production, and participate in peer code reviews.
• Security Practices: Implement standard security coding practices to protect applications from vulnerabilities.
• Development & Testing: Collaborate to recommend development and testing solutions; conduct unit and integration testing to ensure standards compliance.
• Project Compliance: Adhere to enterprise technology delivery practices, including scope assessment, risk, and cost analysis.
• Process Improvement: Help develop processes to prevent issues and participate in problem resolution.
• Systems Administration: Manage applications and environments, monitoring performance, configuration, backups, and tuning.
• Requirements Analysis: Analyze business requirements and conduct research for solution delivery and problem resolution.
• SQL Proficiency: Rewrite complex SQL queries as needed.
• Application Development: Develop new applications and perform unit/component testing aligned with business needs and technology standards.
• Documentation & Communication: Maintain documentation for design decisions and communicate development requirements effectively, supporting project planning and updates.
• Issue Management: Notify stakeholders of any project-related issues and resolve or elevate as necessary.
• Business Support: Assist with business inquiries and activities through enhancements and break/fix implementations.

Skills and Experience Required:

Required:

• Java Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Java 8 or above and experience with any RDBMS.
• Industry Experience: Proven work experience as a Java Developer in a financial institution.
• Programming Skills: Strong background in Object-Oriented Programming and Design.
• Database Proficiency: Experience with PL/SQL.
• Web Services: Familiarity with RESTful services.
• Messaging Brokers: Experience with messaging broker systems.
• Microservices Architecture: Required experience in developing using microservices architecture.
• Front-End Frameworks: Proficiency in one of the following: React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Additional Languages: Experience with Python and R.

Desired:

• Financial Sector Experience: Work experience as a Java Developer in Securities Lending or Prime Brokerage.
• Cloud Experience: Familiarity with cloud environments.
• Project Management Tools: Experience with JIRA and AutoSys.