Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Java Developer to join our agile product team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional team members to design, develop, and deliver high‑quality software features across our product suite.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend features using Java and Spring Boot within an agile team
• Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives
• Build and maintain cloud‑based services and integrations
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and QA to deliver high‑quality solutions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Contribute to documentation, technical design, and best practices

Qualifications

• Java – 5+ years of professional development experience
• Spring Boot / Spring Framework – hands‑on experience building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Cloud Development – practical experience on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Agile / Scrum – experience working in sprint‑based delivery teams
• SQL/Relational Databases – strong understanding of data modeling and querying
• Version Control – proficient with Git and collaborative branching workflows
• CI/CD Pipelines – familiarity with build and deployment automation tools
• Optional / Nice‑to‑Have Skills:
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with messaging platforms like Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Exposure to microservices architecture and event‑driven design patterns
• Knowledge of cloud‑native services (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Splunk, ELK Stack)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and security‑first development
• Experience in BFSI or fintech product environments
• Exposure to API gateway tools (e.g., Kong, Apigee)

Compensation and Location

Role Location: Ontario – Hybrid

Compensation Range: $104,000 – $130,000

Benefits

Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year), paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for supplemental healthcare coverage, as well as company‑paid employee‑only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Full‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year). They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for supplemental healthcare coverage, as well as company‑paid employee‑only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Part‑time regular and temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year).

All Canadian employees who work in a province, territory or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment

At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.

Accommodation

Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. If you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please let a member of our recruiting team know.