Backend Developer

Montréal, QC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 28, 2026
1 position

US$65.52 / hour

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Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week
Seniority: Not Applicable
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Design, develop, and implement applications and a new platform using established standards, with a focus on usability, cloud adoption, and user experience. Participate across the software development lifecycle, collaborate with global users and internal and external teams, and help improve agile practices.

Job details

Summary Location: Montreal Work Mode: Hybrid (3x/week in-office presence required) Duration: 12 Months Contract Responsibilities Involved in detailed technical design, development, and implementation of applications using emerging technology choices. Own the development of a new platform following established best practices and standards. Focus on usability, cloud adoption, and user experience. Engage with a wide user base globally to develop effective user interfaces for onboarding and regulatory platforms. Participate in all facets of software development, from requirement analysis to design and development. Contribute to the continuous improvement of agile development practices. Requirements Strong technology background with advanced knowledge of Java and Java-based technology stack. Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Java EE and core Java. Experience with web service development, REST, and Services Oriented Architecture. Expertise in Object-Oriented Design, design patterns, architecture, and application integration. Working knowledge of databases, including design and SQL proficiency. Strong experience with development and automated testing frameworks like Spring, JUnit, BDD, etc. Experience with Unix/Linux. Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external groups, including offshore teams and vendors. Strong development skills with the ability to translate technical design into workable solutions. Familiarity with working in a large team. Willingness to learn new technologies to meet business requirements. Strong problem-solving skills, including system integration and infrastructure debugging. Preferred Skills Experience with Web UI JS frameworks like AngularJS, ExtJS. Awareness or experience with Pega BPM tools or other Business Process Management tools. Experience with distributed caching and NoSQL databases like Marklogic. Big Data technology experience such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, Elastic Search. Experience with data management through vendor feeds. Benefits Supportive and inclusive environment to maximize potential. Opportunity to work with a leading global financial services firm. Professional career development in a dynamic financial market. Balance between personal lifestyle and professional growth. This role is for an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least five years of hands-on experience with Java EE and core Java, along with expertise in web services, REST, software design, databases, automated testing, and Unix/Linux. Candidates should be strong problem-solvers who can translate technical designs into solutions, coordinate across teams, and adapt to new technologies.