Software Developer

CGS (Computer Generated Solutions); New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Canada is looking for a Software Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong backend engineering skills, specifically in Golang and Java. Responsibilities include designing enterprise backend services, collaborating with teams, and presenting technical solutions to stakeholders, including C-level executives. The role emphasizes effective communication and requires experience in a production enterprise environment. Growth opportunities are available for motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• Professional experience with Golang and Java is required.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise backend services.
• Participate in client meetings to gather and refine requirements.
• Present technical solutions to internal teams and executives.

Skills

Golang

Java

SQL queries

Excellent verbal communication

Presentation skills

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Developer to join a software team responsible for designing, building and maintaining business-critical systems. This role requires not only strong backend engineering skills, but also the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external clients, business owners, and C-level executives.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in backend development using Go and Java, with experience working in smaller focused teams. While not all technical skills are required at the start, the successful candidate is expected to work with key team members and develop the skills required for the position.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise backend services using Go and Java
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings to gather, validate, and refine business and technical requirements
• Create, review, and maintain requirements documentation, technical designs, and solution specifications
• Present technical solutions, system designs, and implementation details to: Internal engineering teams, Business stakeholders, Senior leadership and executive audiences
• Design and develop systems using both monolithic and microservices architectures, applying appropriate enterprise patterns
• Model relational data and write SQL queries, including joins, constraints, and normalized schemas
• Collaborate across teams (engineering, QA, product, operations) in a structured development process
• Contribute to code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Integrate with SSO systems (SAML and Oauth2)
• Knowledge of security and privacy standards
• Integrate with third‑party APIs
• Keep up to date on current technical trends

Must Have Qualifications

• Professional experience with Golang and Java (both are required)
• Experience developing backend services in a production enterprise environment
• Strong understanding of monolithic and microservices architectures, including benefits and trade‑offs
• Ability to create and work from formal requirements and technical documentation
• Solid understanding of relational databases, including: Data modeling, Writing SQL queries with joins
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Comfortable presenting to audiences ranging from business owners to C‑level executives

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Experience with event‑driven architectures or messaging systems
• Familiarity with data replication strategies, including the Outbox Pattern
• Exposure to distributed systems and service‑to‑service communication
• Experience supporting or modernizing legacy or monolithic systems
• Working knowledge of JavaScript for light frontend or integration tasks
• Experience in regulated or compliance‑driven environments (finance, healthcare, government, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerization, or CI/CD pipelines
• DevOps experience and SecDevOps experience
• AI systems knowledge
• Assisted AI development trends and best practices

Growth & Development Expectations

This role is well‑suited for a developer who meets the core requirements and is motivated to grow within an enterprise setting. Over time, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Deepen expertise in enterprise and distributed system design
• Expand knowledge of messaging, replication, and integration patterns
• Increase confidence and effectiveness in client‑facing and executive‑level presentations
• Take on greater ownership of system design and technical decision‑making