Java Developer – victoriaville

Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid)

Interview: Face-to-Face Required

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to join our Assurance Hub team. This role is ideal for a hands-on technologist with deep expertise across the Java ecosystem and proven experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices. Experience in the banking or financial services domain is highly preferred.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence technical design decisions, ensure high code quality, and contribute to the stability and performance of mission-critical applications within a regulated financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Architecture

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
• Build and optimize RESTful microservices that are secure, scalable, and resilient
• Implement Kafka-based integrations, including producers, consumers, and streaming pipelines
• Write clean, maintainable, and unit-tested code using JUnit and industry best practices

CI/CD, Automation & Deployment

• Work with CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and DevOps integration activities
• Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production issues as needed

Database & Scripting

• Design and optimize queries using DB2 or PostgreSQL, including schema updates and performance tuning
• Use Unix shell scripting for automation, job scheduling, and operational tasks

Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate closely with QA teams, business analysts, product owners, and architects
• Provide technical mentorship to junior developers and participate in knowledge-sharing sessions
• Ensure adherence to security standards, coding guidelines, and banking regulatory requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in:
• Core Java (Java 8 preferred)
• Spring, Spring Boot
• Hibernate / JPA
• RESTful microservices
• Kafka integration and streaming
• JUnit and unit testing frameworks
• CI/CD tools and automation
• DB2 or PostgreSQL
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-ready application design
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Banking or financial services domain experience
• Experience with XML and JSON-based integrations
• Exposure to messaging platforms, API gateways, or cloud environments
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong ownership mindset with end-to-end accountability
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.