Java full stack developer

Locations

Toronto, Canada (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

- Application Development & Engineering
- Design, develop, and enhance enterprise-grade full stack applications using Java and modern UI frameworks
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices aligned with domain-driven architecture
- Develop scalable backend services using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related frameworks
- Implement responsive UI components using Angular/React, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
- Architecture & Modernization
- Contribute to monolith to microservices transformation and API-first architecture evolution
- Support cloud-ready and event-driven solutions with streaming/integration frameworks
- Apply design patterns and best practices for scalability, resiliency, and maintainability
- DevOps & CI/CD
- Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Ensure automated build, test, and deployment practices aligned with RBC DevOps standards
- Participate in release planning, deployments, and environment readiness
- Quality Engineering & Testing
- Collaborate with QE teams to enable in-sprint automation, regression testing, and shift-left practices
- Write unit/integration tests (JUnit, Cucumber, etc.) and ensure code quality compliance
- Performance & Security
- Perform performance tuning, debugging, and optimization for high transaction systems
- Implement secure coding practices including OAuth2, API security, and enterprise authentication mechanisms
- Collaboration & Agile Delivery
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning,



stand-ups, retrospectives)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders and SMEs
- Contribute to technical documentation, design reviews, and knowledge sharing

Required Skills & Experience

- Core Backend
- 8+ years of experience in Java / J2EE development
- Strong expertise in: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security
- Solid expertise in: REST APIs, Microservices architecture
- Strong expertise in: Hibernate / JPA, JDBC
- Experience with Java 8+ features (streams, lambda, multithreading)
- Frontend
- Proficiency in: Angular (preferred) or React
- Proficiency in: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript
- Data & Integration
- Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, DB2)
- Good understanding of messaging/event streaming (Kafka, MQ)
- DevOps & Tools
- Hands-on experience with: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes
- Hands-on experience with: CI/CD pipelines and automation
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Splunk) is a plus
- Architecture & Engineering Practices
- Strong understanding of: Microservices patterns (API gateway, circuit breaker, saga)
- Strong understanding of: Design patterns and enterprise architecture principles
- Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery models
- Soft Skills & Expectations
- Strong communication and stakeholder interaction skills
- Ability to work independently in a client-facing environment
- Ownership mindset with focus on delivery, quality, and timelines
- Adaptability to onsite expectations and hybrid collaboration model

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📌 Senior Java Software Engineer (Toronto)
🏢 Socket.dev
📍 Toronto