Intermediate Software Developer

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Software Developer to join our team in designing, developing, and deploying robust n-tier Java Enterprise applications. In this role, you will be responsible for translating business requirements and technical specifications into high-performing, scalable, and thoroughly tested software solutions. Working across the full stack, you will write core Java EE code, build relational database structures and stored procedures, integrate Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) and Spring frameworks, develop modern user interfaces, and optimize cloud-hosted or Business Process Management (BPM) workflows.

Location: Toronto, ON (Fully Onsite – 5 days/week required)

Duration: 9-month contract.

Advantages
Full-Stack Java Enterprise Scope: Deep hands-on development combining core Java EE backend architectures with modern React/Angular front-end frameworks.

Modern Cloud & AWS Integration: Work directly with cloud-native data platforms including Amazon Aurora, RDS, S3, ElastiCache, and OpenSearch.

Advanced Automation & BPM: Gain exposure to Business Process Management engines (Camunda) and business rules engines (Drools).

Dedicated Onsite Collaboration: Work alongside senior software engineers and enterprise architects in a focused 5-day per week workspace.

Responsibilities
Java EE Application Engineering: Design, write, test, debug, and support complex n-tier enterprise web applications utilizing Java Enterprise technologies, design patterns, and modern architectural principles.

Backend Framework & ORM Integration: Implement scalable backend services, business logic layers, and data access components using Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data) and ORM tools such as JPA or Hibernate.

Database & SQL Development: Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data access layers across relational and cloud databases including Oracle, PL/SQL, Postgres, Amazon Aurora, and RDS.

Front-End UI Development: Build responsive, user-friendly front-end web interfaces using JavaScript and TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or jQuery.

Testing & Defect Resolution: Perform unit testing, automated component testing, root-cause troubleshooting, and performance tuning to resolve technical defects during implementation and deployment.

Cloud & Workflow Optimization: Support cloud services integration (AWS S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, ElastiCache) and Business Process Management (BPM) tools (Camunda, Drools Rule Engine) to streamline business automation.

Agile Collaboration & Technical Support: Participate in Agile/Scrum delivery activities—including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily standups—and prepare technical documentation for solution handovers.

Qualifications
N-Tier Java EE Development: 7+ years of hands-on software development experience building n-tier enterprise applications using Java Enterprise technologies (Strictly Required).

Spring Framework & ORM Mastery: Demonstrated expertise with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) alongside Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tools like JPA or Hibernate (Strictly Required).

Database & SQL Proficiency: Proficient working with relational databases, writing complex SQL queries, and developing PL/SQL stored procedures (Oracle, Postgres, Amazon Aurora, RDS) (Strictly Required).

Front-End Frameworks: Hands-on experience developing front-end interfaces using JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or jQuery (Strictly Required).

Development Environments: Proficient using enterprise IDEs such as Eclipse or Rational Application Developer (Strictly Required).

Nice-to-Have Assets:
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with Automated Testing, TDD, and CI/CD pipelines.

Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services (S3, Athena, ElastiCache, OpenSearch) or BPM tools (Camunda BPM, Drools Rule Engine).

Familiarity with fine-grained security frameworks such as Spring Security, Apache Shiro, or ForgeRock.

Summary
If you're interested in the "Intermediate Software Developer" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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