Lead Software Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Support the design of solutions, integrations, as well as high-level and low-level architecture.

• Draft, review, and authorize software requirements, specifications, and project documentation.

• Create technical architecture documentation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Provide estimates for projects.

• Guide and mentor developers in the conceptualization and development of software applications and programs.

• Investigate new application development tools, languages, and standards.

• Suggest and apply software upgrades, tools, techniques, and process enhancements.

• Develop and conduct unit tests for software programs and applications in line with specifications.

• Evaluate software analysis data to rectify errors and pinpoint project enhancements.

• Produce statistics and reports regarding the programming process status.

• Diagnose issues across components and technologies.

• Offer production support when necessary.

• Act as a subject matter expert.

• Execute project-level planning and management tasks as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–11 years of pertinent experience with advanced professional and technical skills.

• Proficient in Java/JEE coding and unit testing.

• Expert in JEE Web Services technologies, including JAXB and Java APIs for XML Messaging.

• Advanced experience in enterprise design, encompassing Object-Oriented Design, SOA, and Domain-Driven Design.

• Familiar with distributed and multithreaded systems utilizing relational databases.

• Knowledgeable in microservices and distributed service-oriented architectures.

• Experienced in designing and implementing REST APIs.

• Background in development with a modern front-end framework.

• Familiarity with test-driven development.

• Experience with Spring 5+, Hibernate 5+, and Sencha.

• Proficient in Java 11+, JavaScript, SQL, and PL/SQL.

• Experience with IBM MQ and ActiveMQ.

• Relational database experience with Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.

• Knowledge of IntelliJ/Eclipse, Maven, and Git.

• Experience in performance testing, code debugging, monitoring, and JVM tuning.

• Familiarity with Hazelcast, Kafka, Docker, and BIRT Reporting.

• Understanding of design patterns and JEE.

• Knowledge of JEE web and enterprise application technologies, including Ajax, REST, JMS, Java Persistence, JDBC, and Java Dependency Injection.

• Understanding of database structures, DDL/DML, SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle stored procedures and user-defined functions.

• Knowledge of Windows, Unix, or Linux operating systems.

• Familiarity with application servers like Oracle WebLogic, Apache HTTP Server, or Tomcat.

• Knowledge of Ajax, HTML, jQuery, XML, XSL, XSLT, CSS, JavaScript, Freemarker, JUnit, JSON, Jasper Reports, and shell scripting.

• Familiar with Eclipse, Maven, Ant, SVN, and Git.

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lead hands-on across multiple projects and assist in troubleshooting.

• High attention to detail and process; must be collaborative, adaptable, independent, self-motivated, analytical, and accountable.

• Bachelor’s or College Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent relevant field.

• Previous experience in banking and capital markets infrastructure is a significant advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

• Variable and commission-based compensation opportunities for eligible positions.

• Vacation entitlement.

• Paid time off.

• Equal employment opportunity and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

• Reasonable accommodation assistance during the application or recruitment process.