Intermediate Java Developer
Montreal, QC
Product Engineering – Technology: Development /
Full Time /
Hybrid
We are seeking an Intermediate Level Java Developer with 3-5 years of professional experience to join our high-performing team. This role requires strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework, SQL, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and multi-threading. Experience in the investment banking domain is highly preferred. You will work on complex, high-performance financial systems that drive critical operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Software Development:
- Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise-level Java applications.
- Leverage the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security) to build scalable and secure solutions.
- Write efficient, high-performance SQL queries and optimize database interactions.
- Develop multi-threaded applications to handle concurrent operations.
- Test-Driven Development (TDD):
- Write clean, testable code following TDD principles.
- Develop and maintain robust unit tests and integration tests.
- Ensure code quality through automated testing and peer code reviews.
- Domain-Specific Solutions:
- Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate financial domain requirements into technical specifications.
- Work on financial systems such as trading platforms, risk management tools, and settlement systems.
- Optimize applications for performance and low latency, critical for investment banking operations.
- Collaboration & Leadership:
- Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless delivery.
- Contribute to technical discussions.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in financial technology.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Must-Have:
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in Java development.
- Proficiency in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
- Advanced knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning.
- Expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit/integration tests.
- Strong experience with multi-threading, concurrent programming, and low-latency systems.
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, and architectural principles.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Preferred:
- Prior experience in the investment banking domain or financial services.
- Familiarity with FIX protocol, trading platforms, or risk management systems.
- Knowledge of messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
- Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
$75,000 - $95,000 a year
