Software Developer - Java

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top staffing firm is seeking a Software Developer II – Java to provide production support for enterprise applications in a leading North American bank. Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years of experience in application support, knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and Azure, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This hybrid role offers excellent benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401(k) Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in application support or Level 2/3 technical roles.
• Experience in financial, banking, or insurance environments or other large enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Support applications/systems to meet service level and operational risk targets.
• Monitor system lifecycles, perform incident management, and ensure SLA compliance.
• Investigate and resolve incidents, ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

SQL

Azure cloud platform experience

Monitoring tools: Dynatrace, Splunk, or Datadog

Linux/Unix command line and scripting

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Software Developer II – Java

Alternate Job Titles: Java Application Support Analyst, Backend Software Engineer – Java, Java Systems Support Developer, Hybrid Java Developer, Production Support Engineer – Java

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid (2 days onsite, increasing to 4 days onsite weekly starting November 3), Anchor Days: Tuesday and Thursday

Contract Details:

• Type: Contract
• Duration: 1 year
• Pay Rate: C$40–C$50 per hour
• Shift/Hours: Mon–Fri, 37.5 hours/week (occasional evening and weekend on-call or planned work)
• Rotation: Participation in on-call shift rotation

Job Summary

Join a collaborative application support team within a top-tier North American bank. You'll provide production support for a range of enterprise applications while enhancing availability, performance, and reliability across cloud and on-prem environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support applications/systems to meet or exceed service level and operational risk targets
• Monitor system lifecycles, perform incident management, and ensure SLA compliance
• Investigate and resolve incidents, escalating when necessary while ensuring client satisfaction
• Implement, test, and document changes in compliance with change management protocols
• Collaborate with stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver solutions and release new applications
• Improve system stability and performance through continuous monitoring and optimization
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing
• Work within a rotating on-call support model, including off-hours when needed

Required Experience

• 2–4 years in application support or Level 2/3 technical roles
• Experience in financial, banking, or insurance environments or other large enterprises

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience with ServiceNow and Jira
• Azure certifications
• Background in production support in regulated industries

Required Skills

• Java, Spring Boot, SQL
• Azure cloud platform experience
• Monitoring tools: Dynatrace, Splunk, or Datadog
• Linux/Unix command line and scripting
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Exposure to Agile environments

Additional Skills

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Strong analytical thinking and proactive initiative
• Ability to manage workload and escalate appropriately

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Fund

About the Client: A top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions.

About GTT: GTT is a leading staffing partner dedicated to delivering top-tier talent across a wide range of industries.