Senior Software Engineer - Java-Oracle

Broadridge Financial Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadridge Financial Solutions is seeking a Java-focused developer to design, build, and support Java-based applications and integrations. You will work on Java services, APIs, and Kafka-based messaging to enable reliable data exchange between systems.

Experience with Kafka/MQ and Oracle SQL/PL/SQL is preferred. You will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders, monitor performance, and contribute to testing and continuous improvement in a hybrid Toronto-area role.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience developing and supporting Java-based applications.
• Experience building and maintaining Java services, APIs, and system integrations.
• Experience with Kafka and/or MQ, including troubleshooting message-processing failures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, support, and monitor Java applications and integrations.
• Build and maintain Java services, APIs, and Kafka-based messaging integrations.
• Collaborate with business and technology partners to translate requirements into solutions.
• Monitor performance, investigate alerts, and support incident resolution.
• Contribute to testing, code reviews, and deployment readiness.
• Lead small projects or technical workstreams when needed.

Skills

Java

APIs

Kafka

MQ

Agile

Debugging

Communication

Tools

Oracle SQL

PL/SQL

Job description

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. Design, develop, support, and monitor Java-based applications and integration solutions that process business transactions and support critical operational workflows. Build and maintain Java services, APIs, and Kafka-based messaging integrations to enable reliable data exchange between systems. Oracle database experience, including Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, is a nice-to-have. Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements, analyze processes, and translate needs into practical technical solutions. Develop, test, debug, document, and implement new functionality and enhancements to existing applications and integrations. Monitor application and integration performance, investigate alerts, message-processing failures, and production issues, and support incident resolution. Contribute to quality assurance, automated and functional testing, code quality, system reliability, and continuous improvement. Monitor application, API, and Kafka and/or MQ integration performance. Investigate alerts, failed messages, processing delays, and production issues; support incident resolution; and identify opportunities to improve reliability, scalability, and maintainability. Contribute to automated and functional testing, code reviews, deployment readiness, and continuous improvement. Work independently on complex assignments with minimal guidance. Apply sound technical judgment and development best practices, collaborate across teams, and serve as a resource to less-experienced colleagues. May lead small projects or technical workstreams with manageable scope, risk, and resource requirements.

Required Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience developing and supporting Java-based applications. Experience building and maintaining Java services, APIs, and system-to-system integrations. Experience with Kafka and/or MQ, or comparable enterprise messaging platforms, including producing and consuming messages, troubleshooting message-processing failures, and supporting reliable data flow between systems. Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, debugging, documentation, deployment, and post-production support. Experience monitoring application and integration performance; investigating alerts, failures, and production incidents; and supporting issue resolution. Ability to analyze existing application logic and business processes and develop effective technical solutions. Experience working in an Agile development environment. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and solve complex technical problems. Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly to business and technology partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Oracle database experience, including Oracle SQL and PL/SQL. Experience integrating Java applications with Oracle databases. Experience improving application or integration performance, reliability, and operational monitoring. Experience leading small development projects, technical workstreams, or mentoring less-experienced developers.

Compensation

Salary Range: CAD $98,000- $120,000 . Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

AI Disclosure

No AI or automated tools are used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this role.

Vacancy Disclosure

This posting is for an existing and currently open position within Broadridge.

Background Check Process

• Employment verification
• Education verification
• Credit inquiry
• Canadian criminal record check

Workplace Flexibility

We are committed to supporting flexible work arrangements, investing in technology or other resources to enable you to work from home effectively, wherever possible. At this time this is a hybrid role, and therefore you should have a basic home office set up, high-speed internet, and the ability to work without distractions during core business hours.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Broadridge is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace ensuring that equal employment opportunities are provided to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, age, disability, religious affiliation, or national origin or citizenship. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify our recruitment team.

Use of AI in Hiring

As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) is a global technology leader with trusted expertise and transformative technology, helping clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences. Our technology and operations platforms process and generate over 7 billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $15 trillion in equities, fixed income, and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 15,000 associates in 21 countries.

We are committed to creating an engaging workplace for the most talented associates in our industry. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and healthy environment that promotes flexibility and accountability. As a leading provider of technology, communications, and data and analytics solutions to businesses around the world, it is critical that we understand, embrace, and operate in a multicultural environment. Every associate has unique strengths, which, when fully appreciated and embraced, allow individuals to perform at their best, leading to our success. We believe that our associates are our most important asset. Encouraging professional development opportunities is a core part of our culture. Broadridge provides educational opportunities, including formal classes, training programs and events. To enable learning in our hybrid working model, Broadridge has redesigned all development programs for 100% virtual delivery. Our associates have access to 8,500+ online courses covering business, leadership, technical, and function-specific topics through our LinkedIn Learning program.