Software Engineer II

Emburse Chrome River; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emburse is seeking a software engineer to contribute to a connected set of system solutions. You will work on Java-based features, leverage Spring and AWS, and participate in a Scrum environment while aligning with DevOps practices.

The role emphasizes building scalable web services, documenting APIs, and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced open office setting in Toronto. Strong coding standards and curiosity are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent years’ experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in Java development. Experience working in OS X and Linux environments, Spring, AWS, Microservices, SQL, NoSQL, GIT. Experience working in a scrum and DevOps environment. Good understanding of agile application development lifecycle.
• Preferred: Experience Designing and building JSON or REST services, experience working with 3rd party APIs, AWS APIs, Docker or other containers, large-scale or distributed web applications, Test Driven Development and functional testing.
• Familiarity with the full stack of web development and proven history of web application development.
• Understanding of secure application programming practices or vulnerabilities.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with common design patterns.
• Ability to write clear, concise documentation.

Responsibilities

• Fixes defects, develops new features or enhancements with supervision
• Writes basic tests of small scope and complexity
• Contributes to API documentation
• May be asked to participate in peer code reviews and contributes comments

Skills

Java development

Spring

AWS

Microservices

SQL

NoSQL

Git

Agile / Scrum

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

REST API design

Job description

Summary/Objective

Emburse software engineers contribute to the development of an engaging and interconnected set of system solutions. As an engineer, you will enhance the experiences of your customers, solve interesting challenges, and design new solutions. Emburse, known for its innovation and award-winning technologies, is strong on engineering. This ensures you will have access to the best and brightest minds in our industry to grow your experience and career within Emburse.

Essential Functions

Technical

• 2+ years of software development experience preferably in Java
• Broad knowledge of software development concepts
• Codes in at least one language; exposed to multiple languages, frameworks and tools
• Understands existing designs of their designated product area at a higher level
• Expanded understanding of how several key systems interoperate and the business
• problems they solve

Process

• SDLC processes are followed, including adopting agile-based processes/meetings, peer code-reviews, and technical preparations required for scheduled releases.
• Follows existing coding standards

Impact

• Fixes defects, develops new features or enhancements with supervision
• Writes basic tests of small scope and complexity
• Contributes to API documentation
• May be asked to participate in peer code reviews and contributes comments

Communication

• Seeks mentorship and takes constructive advice from peers
• Learns how to make knowledge base contributions
• Learn industry jargon and business concepts to better understand the challenges our technology is designed to solve

Education and Experience:-

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent years’ experience

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in Java development. Experience working in OS X and Linux environments, Spring, AWS, Microservices, SQL, NoSQL, GIT. Experience working in a scrum and DevOps environment. Good understanding of agile application development lifecycle.
• Preferred: Experience Designing and building JSON or REST services, experience working with 3rd party APIs, AWS APIs, Docker or other containers, large-scale or distributed web applications, Test Driven Development and functional testing.

Certifications

• Required: None

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:-

Required Skills

• Familiarity with the full stack of web development and proven history of web application development
• Understanding of secure application programming practices or vulnerabilities
• Strong understanding and practical experience with common design patterns
• Ability to solve business problems through creative and forward-looking solutions
• Ability to write clear, concise documentation

Core Competencies:-

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Analysis/Reasoning
• Mathematical reasoning
• Problem solving

Personal Effectiveness

• Accountability / Dependability
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Ethics / Integrity
• Time Management
• Attention to detail
• Personal development / Continual learning
• Commitment to the job

Interaction With Others

• Teamwork
• Influencing others
• Diversity and inclusion
• Listening

Business Acumen

• Compliance/Best Practices
• Functional Alignment

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional, open office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.