AVP - Java Applications Developer; Hybrid

Applications Development Java Programmer - Assistant Vice President

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Location(s):

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Apr. 27, 2026

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This is an intermediate-level, hands-on technical role for an Applications Development Java Programmer . The position requires significant hands-on coding and development in Java to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for application systems, hands-on coding, development and programming.

Responsibilities:

Core Development & Implementation

• Code, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code for high-volume, low-latency applications.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.
• Write well-designed, testable, and scalable code in accordance with software development standards and best practices.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.

Analysis, Design & Architecture

• Analyze user requirements to define business objectives and translate them into technical specifications.
• Participate in architectural and design discussions to create robust and scalable solutions.
• Produce detailed specifications and software design documents.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation.

Unit Testing & Code Quality

• Code and develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and performance tests to ensure code quality.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting them for architectural review.
• Participate in peer code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality.

Maintenance & Support

• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to ensure they meet business needs.
• Prepare and produce releases of software components.
• Provide technical support for applications in production, responding to and resolving issues in a timely manner

Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software.
• Document and maintain software functionality, processes, and technical specifications.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to provide updates on project status and technical issues.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of Java Development experience in cloud environment
• Proficiency in programming in Java, API, Cloud engineering
• Hands on experience of building RESTful APIs using popular frameworks like Spring
• Experience in Oracle , SQL , No
  
  Sql - MongoDB
• Experience in Cloud - Openshift Kubernetes , Messaging systems - MQ , Kafka
• Experience of following clean code principles
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Able to independently work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Recommended Qualifications:

• Experience in Financial domain with focus on Payments is a plus
• Understanding of GenAI, LLMs is a plus
• Experience in integrating mainframe applications with Kafka or API is a plus
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent…