Senior Java Developer
About the role
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description
Job Summary:
As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable web solutions across our digital experience platforms. You will lead technical initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive the adoption of modern development practices. Your work will directly impact how users engage with our services online.
Key Accountabilities
Strategy & Planning
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and Analysts to define technical solutions aligned with business goals.
- Estimate development efforts and contribute to project planning.
Solution Delivery
- Lead the design and development of full stack applications.
- Build and maintain integrations with internal systems and third-party platforms.
- Ensure solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
Governance & Best Practices
- Enforce architectural standards and development best practices.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
- Drive CI/CD automation and release management processes.
Support & Maintenance
- Provide production support and troubleshoot issues within defined SLAs.
- Continuously improve development workflows and system performance.
Education & Experience Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- Seven (7+) years of experience in full stack development, including system integrations.
- Experience with cloud architecture, web services, and enterprise application design.
- Proficiency in Java, PHP, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and containerization.
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $81,170.48 to $101,463.10 with a maximum of $121,755.72.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
Senior Java Developer
About the role
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description
Job Summary:
As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable web solutions across our digital experience platforms. You will lead technical initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive the adoption of modern development practices. Your work will directly impact how users engage with our services online.
Key Accountabilities
Strategy & Planning
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and Analysts to define technical solutions aligned with business goals.
- Estimate development efforts and contribute to project planning.
Solution Delivery
- Lead the design and development of full stack applications.
- Build and maintain integrations with internal systems and third-party platforms.
- Ensure solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
Governance & Best Practices
- Enforce architectural standards and development best practices.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
- Drive CI/CD automation and release management processes.
Support & Maintenance
- Provide production support and troubleshoot issues within defined SLAs.
- Continuously improve development workflows and system performance.
Education & Experience Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- Seven (7+) years of experience in full stack development, including system integrations.
- Experience with cloud architecture, web services, and enterprise application design.
- Proficiency in Java, PHP, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and containerization.
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $81,170.48 to $101,463.10 with a maximum of $121,755.72.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.