Ztek Consulting, Inc.
Full Stack JAVA Developer (Java/JavaScript)
Full-stack Java developer (7+ yrs) building scalable microservices and REST APIs for Non-Financial Risk Management platforms in a global Agile team, using Java/Spring Boot, relational databases, and AI-assisted dev tools like GitHub Copilot. On-site in Montréal.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Montréal, Canada
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Fullstack
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 7+ years hands-on software development experience with enterprise Java applications
- 5+ years with Core Java, Java EE/Jakarta EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and RESTful Web Services
- 5+ years with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
- Experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures
- Experience using AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot and other Generative AI development tools
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, OOP design, and application performance optimization
- Experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests using modern testing frameworks
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Proven ability to work in Agile/Scrum teams and collaborate with geographically distributed stakeholders
- Ability to understand business requirements and align technical solutions with organizational objectives
Full description
The role requires collaboration within a global Agile environment to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions while leveraging modern development practices, including AI-assisted software development tools. This is an excellent opportunity to work on mission‑critical applications, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to the modernization of risk management platforms.
Day-to-Day Job Duties:
- Build scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions supporting Non-Financial Risk Management platforms.
- Develop and maintain RESTful Web Services, distributed systems, and microservices-based applications.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, product owners, and global development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code review sessions to ensure development of best practices and coding standards.
- Leverage AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Agent Mode, and other coding assistants to improve development efficiency and solution quality.
- Develop and execute unit, integration, and automated test cases to maintain application quality and reliability.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, backlog grooming, and project status reporting.
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and adoption of development best practices across teams.
- Adapt to evolving business, technology, and regulatory requirements while ensuring timely project delivery.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development with strong expertise in enterprise Java applications.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience with Core Java, Java EE/Jakarta EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and RESTful Web Services.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar databases.
- Experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures.
- Experience utilizing AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot and other Generative AI development tools.
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, object-oriented design principles, and application performance optimization.
- Experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests using modern testing frameworks.