Software Engineer II (Java and Python)

TD; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services institution in Toronto is looking for a skilled developer with expertise in Java, JavaScript, and Python, including frameworks like Spring Boot and Node.js. The role involves developing new solutions for engineering programs and ensuring high-quality code. Candidates should have a strong background in API development and a commitment to quality. A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience is required, alongside appropriate educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant experience in software development.
• Expert in developing and deploying applications.
• Hands-on experience with API development and integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop new solutions for engineering programs.
• Perform unit testing for application development.
• Support business inquiries through small enhancements.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

Spring Boot

Node.js

Git

Jenkins

Azure

API development

RESTful APIs

Education

Undergraduate degree, Postgraduate degree or Technical Certificate

Strong academic background (computer science, engineering)

Job description

Job Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Overview

Perform activities developing components of solutions with a focus on analytics, support, testing, and proof of concepts aligned to business and technology objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop new solutions as required for engineering programs and projects within assigned area
• Develop new features and perform unit / component test for new application development initiatives aligned to business needs and in accordance with technology architecture standards
• Support business enquiries and business activities through execution of small enhancements and break / fix implementations (e.g. source code changes) May also be responsible for peer code review.
• Work with technology partners to ensure the configuration and custom components meet application requirements and performance goals
• Analyze the technical requirements to recommend pragmatic and sound engineering specific solutions for own area, may be involved in coding/story estimates
• Work with other stakeholders, internal technology partners to ensure engineering solutions meet technical direction, requirements, performance, time-to-market and innovation goals
• Monitor product lifecycles, ensuring specifications and functionality support business objectives and engineering decisions, undertaking re-development where required
• Document and verify system components, applications, system infrastructure, security, integration, operability and engineering related architecture designs associated with a program or project
• Participate in quality management reviews, in particular reviews of the designs, prototypes and other requirements work products to ensure they fulfill the requirements
• Create and maintain quality code, ensure defect free programming consistent with standards; provide code maintenance and support during testing cycles and post-production deployment and participate in reviewing peer coding
• Provide technical expertise during Incident management, analyze incident reports and outages, perform impact assessment for incidents and facilitate internal and external communication throughout incident resolution
• Participate in identifying and recommending development / testing solutions / tools in support of project / application objectives
• Assist in the development / maintenance of comprehensive processes for prevention of issues and participate in problem determination and timely resolution of incidents applying appropriate quality measures

Qualifications

• Experienced in developing and deploying applications using Java, JavaScript, and Python, with hands-on expertise in Spring Boot and Node.js frameworks.
• Skilled in Git for version control, Jenkins for CI/CD automation, and Azure for cloud-based deployment
• Hands-on experience in API development and integration.
• Experience in end-to-end API development, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Strong background in developing and consuming APIs for application integration.
• Proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs.

Experience and Education

• 6+ years relevant experience
• Undergraduate degree, Postgraduate degree or Technical Certificate
• Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering)