Senior Java Full Stack Developer(Use Precscreening Questions)

Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider in Toronto seeks a highly skilled Software Developer to design, develop, and deploy technical solutions. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and is proficient in Java, Agile methodologies, and database management. Strong analytical skills and teamwork abilities are essential. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams while innovating and tackling complex challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Computer Science or related degree) or equivalent experience.
• Self-motivated and able to learn independently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with architects and developers to design and deploy solutions.
• Analyzes information to troubleshoot database applications.
• Documents technical requirements and designs.
• Mentors software developers and IT staff.
• Tests programs for integration prior to production.

Skills

Java

Data Structures & Algorithms

Spring Framework

JDBC and JPA/Hibernate

Advanced Java Concepts

API/API Design

UNIX/Linux proficiency

Microsoft Windows distributed computing

SQL

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java IDE (IntelliJ IDEA)

Oracle

Message Queues/Kafka

Job description

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Systems Architects, Software Team Leads and other Software Developers to design, develop and deploy technical solutions.
• Analyses complex information, designs, develops and troubleshoots database applications.
• Reviews functional requirements and prepares and documents technical program, subsystem and system designs and solutions and their associated project task descriptions and effort estimates.
• Uses both industry-standards and company's existing systems architecture, design techniques and development standards and reviews new work with others to ensure it complies with industry and company standards.
• Documents technical requirements, program and subsystem designs, project task descriptions, effort estimates, and unit and integration tests.
• Performs new development, maintenance fixes and enhancements to meet business requirements.
• Assists other teams to troubleshoot application issues in production, quality assurance and other environments.
• Develops, reviews, refines, uses and documents plans for both automated and manual unit and integration tests and/or assures unit and integration tests are successfully completed prior to production.
• Tests programs for integration prior to production.
• Mentors other software developers and IT staff members.
• Documents resolutions to system problems.
• Documents design for system requirements.

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Computer Science or related degree) or equivalent experience.
• Highly self-motivated, with the ability to complete tasks with minimal guidance and to learn independently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills in working in a cross-functional team comprised of Product Analysts, QA, UAT, Development and PMO members.
• Ability to juggle tasks and priorities to meet rapidly changing deadlines.
• Must work with System Architects to review/approve program and subsystem designs.
• Java.
• Data Structures & Algorithms.
• Spring Framework.
• JDBC and JPA/Hibernate.
• Advanced Java Concepts.
• API/API Design.
• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux and Microsoft Windows distributed computing.
• Java IDE (preferably IntelliJ IDEA).
• Relational DB principles using Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Desired Skills

• Background in Securities/Banking/Financial Services.
• Experience working in a desktop Linux environment.
• Experience working with an issue management system.
• Experience working with a wiki, confluence.
• Oracle, Message Queues/Kafka.