Senior Java Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology leader in Canada is seeking a Senior Java Developer to lead technical initiatives and mentor a development team. The candidate will work on cutting-edge technology, shape innovative features, and drive best coding practices. Successful individuals will have over 5 years of Java development experience and strong expertise in software architecture and agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on Java development.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams in agile environments.
• Expertise in REST API development and security.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, performative, and reliable Java applications.
• Guide and mentor junior developers.
• Oversee software architecture and integration.

Skills

Java development

Microservices architecture

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Tools

AWS

GIT

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

We are currently partnering with a global technology leader seeking a Senior Java Developer. You will be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology including AI, shaping the way millions of users experience seamless digital solutions. This is an opportunity to modernise and enhance industry-leading solutions, ensuring they remain reliable and scalable.

As a Senior Java Developer, you will provide technical guidance and mentor a team of developers, fostering technical excellence and delivering high-quality software solutions. Working in an agile environment, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement innovative features while mentoring junior engineers.

Duties

• Develop high-quality, performative, and reliable Java applications.
• Guide and mentor developers such as graduates and juniors
• Oversee software architecture, ensuring seamless integration with various platforms.
• Gather and analyse requirements, refining features and technical solutions.
• Lead the estimation process and ensure development work is accurately scoped.
• Debug existing code, maintain system performance, and drive best coding practices.
• Manage defects and oversee their resolution across the development team.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Java development.
• Experience leading and/or mentoring technical teams within fast-paced, agile environments.
• Expertise in microservices architecture, REST API development, and security.
• Experience with version control (GIT ) and cloud platforms like AWS.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• TDD/ATDD/BDD, DDD, Pair/Ensemble Programming
• Wildfly, Oracle SQL, AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Kafka, Jenkins
• GWT, Jest, Vite, Cypress, Playwright, eslint, esbuild, webpack, web components