Hi,

Job Title: Senior Java Developer / Java Architect

Experience Level: 12+ Years

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Technology / Software Architecture

Job Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Java Developer / Java Architect to lead the design and development of complex, high-performance enterprise applications. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of software architecture, best practices, and the full software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be hands-on in Java technologies while also providing architectural leadership, mentoring junior developers, and aligning technical solutions with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of scalable, secure, and high-availability Java-based enterprise solutions.
• Define technical architecture and make high-level design decisions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Guide development teams in implementing best practices for coding, performance, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain reusable libraries, components, and services.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to architectural standards and governance models.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Support DevOps initiatives, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud deployment.
• Participate in system integration planning and data architecture discussions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in Java/J2EE development with a strong grasp of object-oriented design and patterns.
• Expert-level proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Hibernate, and RESTful API development.
• Strong experience in microservices architecture, cloud-native applications, and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems.
• Deep knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven, Gradle) and unit/integration testing frameworks.
• Solid understanding of security principles, authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth2, JWT), and performance tuning.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and tools like Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (React, Angular) is a bonus.