Java Backend Developer
Summary
Lead a team of Java engineers to design and deliver enterprise-grade distributed systems and microservices, setting technical vision and mentoring talent.
Location: Montreal, QC( 3 days onsite + In-person interview mandatory)
Duration: 12 months
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and vision for software development projects, setting high standards for quality and innovation.
- Define and oversee the technical architecture and roadmap for large-scale, mission-critical systems.
- Align departmental goals and objectives with broader business priorities, ensuring shared vision and clarity.
- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers through coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
- Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to ensure successful delivery of software initiatives.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the engineering team.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive project success and effective communication.
- Oversee project execution to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery.
- Drive recruitment, development, and retention of top technical talent.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to shape and communicate the organization’s technology strategy and roadmap.
- Represent the software engineering team in cross-functional discussions and planning sessions to support strategic objectives.
What you'll bring to the role: (Skills Required)
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7-15 years of expert-level experience in the Java ecosystem, including deep understanding of memory management and the latest Java language features.
- Proven record of architecting and delivering enterprise-grade applications.
- Mastery of Object-Oriented Design principles and architectural patterns.
- Demonstrated experience designing complex, large-scale distributed systems and microservices.
- Advanced DevOps expertise, including:
- Cloud infrastructure management
- Proficiency in managing source control strategies for large teams.
- Experience with database performance tuning, data modeling, and multi-environment deployment.
- Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives and understand the financial aspects of technology decisions.
- Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with multiple JVM languages (e.g., Kotlin, Scala).
- Experience with serverless architectures.
- Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).