Senior Software Developer

MatchBox Consulting Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Software Developer for a 12-month contract role. This position involves leading application analysis for cloud migration, particularly to Microsoft Azure, and ensuring that applications are cloud-ready.

Ideal candidates have at least 10 years of development experience, proficiency in Java and J2EE, and have worked on application modernization. This role requires collaboration with various teams to design, implement, and optimize applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in application systems development.
• Proven experience in application modernization and cloud migration to Microsoft Azure.
• Strong analytical skills for legacy applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead application analysis and remediation for cloud migration.
• Collaborate with teams to align applications with Azure standards.
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs.

Skills

Application modernization

Cloud migration

Java

J2EE

API design

DevOps practices

Linux

Docker

Database design

Java frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot)

Job description

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Software Developer for a 12 month contract role with a client of ours located in Calgary.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end application analysis and remediation for cloud migration (Azure), including assessing application architecture, dependencies, and technical constraints
• Identify and implement design and code changes required to make applications cloud-compatible, including refactoring for microservices, containerization, and cloud-native patterns
• Analyze and optimize database workloads and queries for cloud environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with cloud and platform teams to align applications with Azure architecture standards, security, and operational practices
• Evaluate and implement best practices for cloud-native design, including resiliency, observability, and scaling strategies
• Lead technical solutioning for database modernization, including migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL where applicable
• Drive performance optimization and troubleshooting of applications running on cloud platforms
• Designs and develop scalable, high-performance applications using modern object-oriented and distributed architecture principles
• Lead the development of complex, end-to-end enterprise solutions using Java and J2EE technologies
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and detailed system designs
• Define and document architecture, design patterns, and development standards
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and event-driven integrations (REST, JMS, etc.)
• Designs and develop user interfaces with JavaScript, JSP, Html, CSS
• Integrate applications with internal and external systems, ensuring reliability and data integrity
• Contribute to API design, microservices architecture, and cloud-ready solutions
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, automation, code reviews, and best practices
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance and scalability
• Provide accurate effort estimation and contribute to sprint planning and delivery commitments
• Ensure adherence to AESO development standards, security policies, and governance practices
• Produces application functional design specifications and documentation
• Provides high-level and detailed estimates for assigned project work and tasks
• Provides maintenance support of critical systems which may include 7x24 technical support to System Controllers and business users

Requirements

• Proven experience in application modernization and cloud migration, preferably to Microsoft Azure
• Strong experience analyzing legacy applications and defining cloud migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor)
• Experience in Java-based application refactoring for cloud-native environments
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in application systems development, business analysis, design, integration and maintenance
• Minimum 10 years’ “hands‑on” development experience in Java
• Minimum 10 years’ experience designing and implementing complex, end-to-end J2EE solutions
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Web services, JavaScript, HTML and PL/SQL
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in application integration with JMS, API
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, containerization (Docker), and Linux environments
• Ability to work well in a team environment, work well independently and have good problem‑solving skills
• Solid knowledge of Java and object‑oriented design/programming techniques, domain driven design methodology, design patterns, refactoring, unit testing
• In‑depth knowledge of popular Java frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, JUnit
• Experience in IT support and/or data analysis
• Experience with object‑oriented design techniques and domain driven design methodology
• Experience with complex data model design, DML and DDL scripting
• Good understanding of physical database design principles in an Oracle and SQL Server environment
• Familiarity with JMS and RESTful API design and development
• Experience with Linux and Docker virtual environments
• Experience with ReactJS, Redis, automated testing with Selenium and REST Assured
• Working knowledge of application server and networking concepts
• Experience in enterprise digital workplace or collaboration environments considered an asset.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.