Java Developer -Kafka

Job Title: Java Developer -Kafka

Job Location: Montreal, QC

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $55.00hr - $60.00hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy and support enterprise applications using Java and related technologies.
• Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, contributing to analysis, solution design, implementation, testing and production support.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective solutions.
• Drive engineering best practices including code quality, automation, application resiliency, performance and operational support.
• Contribute to application modernisation, continuous improvement initiatives and agile delivery processes.

Required Experience:

• Strong commercial software development experience with Java (Java 17+) and Spring Boot.
• Experience building and supporting REST APIs and backend services.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, software engineering principles and development best practices.
• Experience with SQL, relational databases, automated testing and CI/CD practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve complex production issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with technologies such as Kafka, Elasticsearch, Angular (web development), microservices architectures, cloud-hosted environments, observability platforms (OpenTelemetry) and DevOps practices would be beneficial.
• Previous experience within financial services or other large-scale enterprise environments is advantageous.

Candidate Profile:

• The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded engineer who enjoys solving problems, takes ownership of delivery, and is comfortable working across a range of initiatives in a collaborative global environment. The candidate will combine strong technical capability with the interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with development teams, support teams, architects, and business stakeholders.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities