Senior Java Software Engineer

Luxoft; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft is recruiting a senior Java developer to build and own strategic reference data platforms for a global bank. You will oversee projects across the full SDLC, collaborate with global teams, and ensure scalable, high-performance solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The role demands 7+ years of Java experience, proficiency in Oracle SQL, REST, Kafka, and modern DevOps/tooling. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, with a degree in CS or equivalent.

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of experience with Java.
• Experience with Java technologies: Core, JDBC, MT, Collections, I/O; Spring Boot.
• Experience with SQL/PL-SQL on Oracle DB.
• Experience with REST web services, Kafka, Redis.
• Unix commands and shell scripting; familiarity with data structures/algorithms.
• Experience with JIRA, Harness/uDeploy, SonarQube, TeamCity, Artifactory, Git (GHE & Bitbucket).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work across time zones and teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned development projects within the schedule, quality, and scope.
• Participate in all stages of SDLC within an agile Scrum environment.
• Partner with technology vendors and gain in-depth product knowledge.
• Enhance/architect existing components for performance and scalability.
• Provide Level 3 support for the application.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST

Kafka

Redis

Unix shell

SQL

PL-SQL

Oracle DB

JIRA

Git (GHE & Bitbucket)

Harness/uDeploy

SonarQube

TeamCity

Artifactory

NoSQL (Nice-to-have)

Microservices (Nice-to-have)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Harness/uDeploy

SonarQube

TeamCity

Artifactory

Git (GHE & Bitbucket)

Job description

For the world most global bank we are building the platform, which supports various information gathering and processing across the organization and providing access to this data.

Responsibilities:

Candidate will be responsible for building out the firm's strategic reference data platforms to serve businesses within client company. The successful applicant will take ownership of key projects and components and will be responsible for all phases of SDLC including analysis and design, development, testing and deployment. As a developer, the candidate will be responsible for developing & deploying technical solution following engineering excellence standards. A potential candidate will need to understand system and enterprise architecture concepts and will be expected to understand how all components fir together and impact one another. They will work with a global and diverse team of peers as well as liaise closely with Business Analyst, Production Support, and infrastructure teams.

Responsibilities:

• - Deliver assigned development projects withing agreed schedule, quality and scope expectations
• - Participate in all stages of SDLC within an agile Scrum environment
• - Form partnership with technology vendors and gain deep understanding of products
• - Enhance/Re-architect existing components to satisfy new requirements in terms of performance and scalability
• - Provide level 3 (escalation) support for the application.

Mandatory Skills Description:

• - At least 7+ years of experience with Java
• - Experience/understanding with the following technologies:
• - Java (Core, JDBC, MT, Collections, I/O), Spring Boot
• - SQL.PL-SQL on Oracle DB
• - REST web services, Kafka, Redis
• - Unix Commands and shell scripting.
• - Familiarity with standard data structures and algorithms.
• - Experience using the following tools - JIRA, Harness/uDeploy, SonarQube, TeamCity, Artifactory, Git (GHE & Bitbucket)
• - Logical thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving skills; innovate and solutions oriented
• - Effective time management skills to manage multiple priorities with flexibility on time zones and timelines
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

• - Master's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
• - Experience working with the Scrum methodology
• - Experience working with a NoSQL database
• - Experience designing and implementing microservices
• - Financial services technology experience preferably in reference data domain