Job Description

Must have:

5-7 years experience with Java (Java 8+/11+), Spring/Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL. Strong Production Support & Incident Management experience, including SLA adherence, RCA, and runbook usage. Strong CI/CD fundamentals (Git branching strategies, build pipelines, automated testing with JUnit). Excellent troubleshooting, performance tuning, and secure coding skills. Clear communication and proven ability to work collaboratively in Agile teams.
Description

This position is listed as "Onsite"; the resource is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between the standard working hours of 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain secure Java services and REST APIs using Spring Boot. Translate technical requirements into clean, testable, production-ready code. Write unit and integration tests; contribute to CI/CD and automated deployments. Build and optimize SQL queries and data access logic to support application features. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues; support incident management. Collaborate with teams to align integration services with enterprise data integration needs. Participate in code reviews, documentation, and adherence to engineering standards. Integrate external and AI-backed services securely through REST endpoints.

General Skills

Strong Java + Spring Boot fundamentals for enterprise systems. SQL fluency and understanding of relational data models. Familiarity with data pipelines and API-driven integrations. Comfortable with Git, automated testing, and CI/CD practices. Basic Docker/container experience. Ability to integrate third-party and AI services safely. Strong problem-solving, debugging, communication, and teamwork.

Desirable Skills

Experience with copilots/LLMs (Azure OpenAI etc.). Understanding of retrieval-augmented generation patterns. Familiarity with analytics tools (Power BI). Understanding of data governance, metadata, and audit trails. Experience in case management/social services domains (Curam or similar). Experience securing sensitive data (masking).
Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain secure, well-tested Java services and REST APIs (Java 11+, Spring Boot). Build data-driven features using JPA/SQL; write optimized queries and support CI/CD pipelines (Git, build, test, deploy). Create and execute unit and integration tests; contribute to code reviews and follow secure coding practices. Provide L2/L3 production support: triage incidents, perform root-cause analysis, implement fixes, and prevent recurrence. Monitor and tune application performance across environments; support automated diagnostics and health checks. Collaborate with architects, QA, BAs, and product owners in Agile sprints; produce clear technical documentation. Use data analysis to identify defect/incident trends and performance issues; leverage AI-assisted development tools where appropriate.

Must-Have Qualifications

5-7 years experience with Java (Java 8+/11+), Spring/Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL (Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL). Strong Production Support & Incident Management experience, including SLA adherence, RCA, and runbook usage. Strong CI/CD fundamentals (Git branching strategies, build pipelines, automated testing with JUnit/Mockito). Excellent troubleshooting, performance tuning, and secure coding skills. Clear communication and proven ability to work collaboratively in Agile teams.

Nice to Have

Messaging and integration experience (batch jobs, schedulers). Observability experience (application monitoring, logging, metrics). Cloud/container basics (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure/AWS). Knowledge of Curam or other case management platforms.

General Skills

Experience across the full SDLC using structured methods and design patterns. Ability to gather and clarify requirements with diverse stakeholders. Hands-on experience with deployment troubleshooting, post-implementation support, and change management. Understanding of information management, data governance, and security best practices. Solid data analysis skills for querying, transforming, and interpreting trends (SQL; Power BI/Excel exposure is an asset). Exposure to AI-assisted development (e.g., GitHub Copilot), including code/test generation and prompt best practices.

Evaluation Guide

Technical Expertise (?80%)

Java/Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, testing, CI/CD, production support, incident management, analytics, and AI-assisted development

Methodology, Testing & Troubleshooting (?20%)

Agile delivery, documentation quality, risk/issue management, collaboration, and adherence to standards and secure development practices.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $75.00-$80.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have experience in Ministry? Do you have Strong Production Support & Incident Management experience, including SLA adherence, RCA, and runbook usage? Do you have Strong CI/CD fundamentals (Git branching strategies, build pipelines, automated testing with JUnit)? Are you excellent in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and secure coding skills? Do you have 5-7 years experience with Java (Java 8+/11+), Spring/Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5B 2L1