Sr. Java / Microservices Developer

Apex Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Advisory Developer for a hybrid role in Toronto. This position is crucial for digitization efforts, requiring a strong background in Java and Microservices, with responsibilities spanning from design to deployment. Candidates should possess excellent problem-solving skills along with the ability to communicate complex technical topics effectively.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Career development resources

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development, primarily with Java.
• Proficiency in Java 17 and migrating to Java 21.
• Experience with Microservices architecture and Spring/Springboot.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software releases and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Engage with vendors and development teams regarding integrations.
• Participate in design, code reviews, and documentation.

Skills

Java

Microservices

DevOps

Containerization

Design Patterns

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Job description

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Job#: 2076473

Job Description:

Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire

Positions: 3 openings

Work Location: Hybrid 1-2 days a week downtown Toronto,

Role:

Advisory Developer - you will be akey member of the technology team supporting Digital Transformation, successfully implementing complex, enterprise-scale solutions on modern platforms with a variety of system integration and patterns. As a Java / Microservices Developer you will be responsible for overseeing each software release; coordinating with internal stakeholders, ensuring quality of releases and SLAs are met from a technical perspective.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with Business experts to discover business requirements.
• Interact with Enterprise Architects to clarify the high-level solution architecture.
• Engage with 3 rd -party software product vendors and Dev teams where needed to work out interfaces or deployment particulars
• Compute work effort estimates and interact with Development and Project management to plan the delivery of work.
• Design the technical solution, in consultation with Development team Consultants and Managers.
• Develop the solution and corresponding unit tests and execute development-level testing.Coordinate with Development team peers on the integration and co-testing of multi-part solutions.
• Participate in design and code peer reviews.
• Work with the Operations team to document the solution’s deployment procedures.
• Work with and support the Testing team to move the solution through the testing environments and the testing phases.Diagnose and resolve any testing variances found.

Qualifications:

• 7 + years of experience in software development with majority with Java development.
• Proficiency in Java 17 and experience with migrating to Java 21.
• 3+ years of experience in Java/J2EE, Spring/Springboot, Web Services (SOAP, JSON and RESTFul).
• 4+ years in Microservices architecture platforms, design patterns, design modelling , SOAP, XML, JSON and RESTFul web services, SQL,
• Experience with Springboot state transition
• Experience with Test Driven Development ( TDD ), writing Unit Test frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG) ,
• 1+ years of experience in Cloud environments (Azure Preferred) and Containerization and Container Orchestration (OpenShift/Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of DevOps, GitHub, Docker, Splunk & Dynatrace
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical topics
• Strong planning ability, with close attention paid to progress vs plan.
• Ability to juggle multiple work items and prioritize between them.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice to have:

• Banking Experience
• EEO Employer
• Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview:Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.