Senior Software Developer - Java

Highspring; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a delivery team and help design, develop, and evolve enterprise-scale backend solutions. You will work with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and cloud-native architectures to build robust microservices.

You will participate in architecture discussions, CI/CD pipelines, testing with JUnit, and agile ceremonies, delivering scalable APIs and maintainable code across the stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Passion for software craftsmanship and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Participate in software architecture and technical design discussions.
• Develop event-driven solutions and integrations.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Create and maintain automated unit tests using JUnit and related frameworks.
• Support application quality, performance, and reliability objectives.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conduct code reviews and promote development best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across development processes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and team planning activities.

Skills

Spring Boot

REST API Development

Object-Oriented Design

SQL Databases

Git

Maven

JUnit

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Kafka

AWS Cloud

Domain-Driven Design

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a Highspring delivery team and contribute to the design, development, and evolution of enterprise-scale backend solutions. This role is ideal for an experienced software engineer who thrives in cloud-native environments and enjoys building robust, scalable applications using modern Java technologies.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Participate in software architecture and technical design discussions.
• Develop event-driven solutions and integrations.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Create and maintain automated unit tests using JUnit and related frameworks.
• Support application quality, performance, and reliability objectives.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conduct code reviews and promote development best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across development processes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and team planning activities.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Passion for software craftsmanship and continuous learning.

Core Skills Required

• Spring Boot
• REST API Development
• Object-Oriented Design
• SQL Databases
• Git
• Maven
• JUnit
• CI/CD
• Agile/Scrum

Nice to Have

• Kafka
• AWS Cloud
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Our Stack

• Messaging: Kafka
• Cloud: AWS
• Database: SQL
• DevOps: Git, CI/CD
• Testing: JUnit

Why Join Highspring

• Work alongside talented consultants and technology professionals.
• Contribute to impactful enterprise-scale initiatives.
• Gain exposure to modern cloud and microservices architectures.
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Join a collaborative culture focused on innovation, quality, and technical excellence.
• Build solutions that create meaningful business value for leading organizations.