Software Developer

Firstbase; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AppDirect in Montreal is hiring a Software Developer to write clean, testable Java code and deliver end-to-end solutions. You will collaborate with product management, design, and sales to create production-grade features.

You will own small projects, expand your skills with modern frameworks like Spring, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and MySQL/MongoDB, and contribute to documentation and testing while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years experience developing in Java.
• Proven track record of delivering end to end solutions from scratch.
• Enjoy building production grade code then supporting and maintaining it once it goes live.
• Courage to dig-in, refactor code, and explore new technology.
• Knowledge of web service technologies and building REST APIs.
• Core Java & Java Frameworks: Spring Framework / J2EE / Reactor
• HTML / CSS3 & JavaScript / TypeScript. Added advantage if you know ReactJs / Redux / AngularJS.
• Node.Js & Node.JS Frameworks: Express / HappiJS
• MySQL / MongoDB ( Should understand MySQL procedures)
• Data Structure / Algorithms
• Unit Testing using JUnit
• Working knowledge and some experience with Docker / Rkt
• Working knowledge and some experience with Kubernetes / Mesos / OpenShift
• Working knowledge and some experience with RabbitMQ / Kafka
• Design Patterns is not must but desirable
• Integration Testing / Performance Testing is not must but desirable
• Agile Development methodology is not must but desirable

Responsibilities

• Write clean, readable code with sensible design for modules containing multiple functions.
• Consistently produce testable code with a strong understanding of boundary and negative test cases. Write end-to-end tests.
• Create readable documentation for external API endpoints and structures.
• Take ownership of simple projects independently.
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers while contributing value to team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and retrospectives.
• Consistently deliver systems and features that provide significant value to customers and/or other teams.
• Reliably deliver quality products under deadlines. Raise issues that could impact delivery or timelines without fear of blame. Provide detailed code reviews and help document idioms and best practices.
• Collaborate shoulder to shoulder with some of the best people across product management, design, and sales.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

JUnit

Data Structures

HTML/CSS/JS/TS

Spring Framework

J2EE

Reactor

Education

B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Express

HappiJS

React

Redux

AngularJS

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

Pour la version française de cette description de poste, veuillez consulter le lien suivant / For the French version of this job description, please refer to the following link:

• Développeur/Développeuse Logiciel

About AppDirect

Become a digital, global citizen and enable the new generation of digital entrepreneurs around the world. AppDirect offers a subscription commerce platform to sell any product, through any channel, on any device - as a service. We power millions of subscriptions worldwide for organizations. We do this by our values-driven culture - one that enables you to Be Seen, Be Yourself, and Do Your Best Work.

What you'll do and how you'll have an impact

• Write clean, readable code with sensible design for modules containing multiple functions.
• Consistently produce testable code with a strong understanding of boundary and negative test cases. Write end-to-end tests.
• Create readable documentation for external API endpoints and structures. Leverage code from third parties or other teams with guidance.
• Take ownership of simple projects independently.
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers while contributing value to team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and retrospectives.
• Consistently deliver systems and features that provide significant value to customers and/or other teams.
• Reliably deliver quality products under deadlines. Raise issues that could impact delivery or timelines without fear of blame. Provide detailed code reviews and help document idioms and best practices.
• Collaborate shoulder to shoulder with some of the best people across product management, design, and sales.

What we're looking for

• B.S. degree (or higher) in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years experience developing in Java.
• Proven track record of delivering end to end solutions from scratch.
• Enjoy building production grade code then supporting and maintaining it once it goes live.
• Courage to dig-in, refactor code, and explore new technology.
• Knowledge of web service technologies and building REST APIs.
• Core Java & Java Frameworks: Spring Framework / J2EE / Reactor
• HTML / CSS3 & JavaScript / TypeScript. Added advantage if you know ReactJs / Redux / AngularJS.
• Node.Js & Node.JS Frameworks: Express / HappiJS
• MySQL / MongoDB ( Should understand MySQL procedures)
• Data Structure / Algorithms
• Unit Testing using JUnit
• Working knowledge and some experience with Containers: Docker / Rkt
• Working knowledge and some experience with Orchestration: Kubernetes / Mesos / OpenShift
• Working knowledge and some experience with Messaging: RabbitMQ / Kafka
• Design Patterns is not must but desirable
• Integration Testing / Performance Testing is not must but desirable
• Agile Development methodology is not must but desirable

At AppDirect, we believe that innovation thrives in an environment that houses diversity of excellence, experience and thought. We respect each AppDirector as their own fingerprint; unique with no one alike. We foster an environment of inclusion without regard to race, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity enabling AppDirectors to embrace their uniqueness to do their best work. As such, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

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