Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World .

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Java Software Developer ' FT Permanent About Research IT Research IT supports the software and data needs of the SickKids Research Institute . We operate in a diverse technology environment and work closely with researchers and administrators to build tools that make a real difference. In this role, you'll contribute directly to scientific innovation by supporting systems that power pediatric research

The Research IT team at the Hospital for Sick Children's Research Institute is expanding our suite of modern Spring Boot applications that support the day-to-day operations of Canada's largest child health research enterprise. Several new services have recently launched, with more in active development, this role will directly contribute to those projects.

In addition to new development, you'll help maintain an ecosystem of legacy Java web and JAR-based applications . Enhancements or bug fixes are occasional but essential to keeping key administrative workflows running. We're also on the verge of modernizing these legacy components as part of a broader platform renewal initiative.

This is a full-stack role . You'll gain experience across all layers of the application: working with relational databases, middle-tier business logic, and user-facing interfaces .

You'll be part of a small, collaborative agile team , working closely with project managers, business analysts, and infrastructure partners. Our practices are evolving, and you'll have a voice in how we grow.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Build Spring Boot applications, REST APIs, and supporting services
• Work across the full technology stack: database, backend logic, and front-end UI
• Support legacy Java 1.6-1.8 applications with occasional fixes or enhancements
• Write clean, testable, maintainable code
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Participate in planning, code reviews, and continuous improvement activities

Here's What You'll Need

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 3+ years of Java development experience, including recent Spring Boot work
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery
• Exposure to modern front-end frameworks such as React
• Experience with ORMs like JPA or Hibernate
• Proficiency with relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with Git and Jenkins
• Demonstrate commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Here's What You Will Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Learn more about why SickKids is consistently recognized as a top employer: https://www.sickkids.ca/en/careers-volunteer/careers/why-work-at-sickkids/

Employment Type : 1.00 FTE, Full-time permanent with benefits

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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