Senior Java Full-Stack Engineer: Cloud and Microservices

Compunnel Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Montreal is looking for a Senior Full Stack Java Developer to join their team focusing on building a secure, cloud-based settlement platform. You will work in an agile environment collaborating with various stakeholders, ensuring high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in distributed systems and strong skills in Java and Spring frameworks. Familiarity with cloud architectures and DevOps practices is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in building distributed systems using agile practices.
• Strong understanding of microservice architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with high-volume messaging and REST-based middleware.

Responsibilities

• Participate in refinement sessions for requirements definition.
• Write clean, performant, and reusable code with automated tests.
• Guide junior developers in best software practices.

Skills

Core Java

Spring frameworks

Microservice architecture

DevOps practices

Cloud-based principles

Relational and non-relational databases

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure Cloud

Angular

Kafka

MongoDB

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer, preferably with exposure to cloud architectures and public cloud offerings, to join our team in building a resilient, scalable, and secure cloud-based settlement platform. You will participate in requirements refinement, architecture, design, and implementation—writing code, building automated tests, and creating CI/CD pipelines following best software development and DevOps standards. In our agile environment, you will interact directly with users, product owners, business analysts, and technologists across the firm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively participate in refinement sessions to ensure requirements are clearly defined.
• Write clean, performant, scalable, testable, and reusable code; build automated tests.
• Guide junior developers to follow best software development practices.
• Apply DevOps practices: create CI/CD pipelines, enable telemetry, and improve observability.
• Contribute to enhancing team standards and improving processes.
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of hands-on experience building distributed systems using agile practices.
• Strong working knowledge of core Java and Spring frameworks (including Spring Boot).
• Solid understanding of microservice architecture, design patterns, resiliency, scalability, security, and observability.
• Experience designing and implementing high-volume messaging and REST-based middleware.
• Experience defining and working with database models (relational or non-relational).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Familiarity with cloud-based development principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Fast learner with a desire to continuously improve.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud.
• Experience with Angular.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 360 integration.
• Experience with Kafka and MongoDB.
• Prior experience in FinTech application development.
• Experience working in a global delivery team.