MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Software Developer for a 12 month contract role with a client of ours located in Calgary.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end application analysis and remediation for cloud migration (Azure), including assessing application architecture, dependencies, and technical constraints

Identify and implement design and code changes required to make applications cloud-compatible, including refactoring for microservices, containerization, and cloud-native patterns

Analyze and optimize database workloads and queries for cloud environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and cost efficiency

Collaborate with cloud and platform teams to align applications with Azure architecture standards, security, and operational practices

Evaluate and implement best practices for cloud-native design, including resiliency, observability, and scaling strategies

Lead technical solutioning for database modernization, including migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL where applicable

Drive performance optimization and troubleshooting of applications running on cloud platforms

Designs and develop scalable, high-performance applications using modern object-oriented and distributed architecture principles

Lead the development of complex, end-to-end enterprise solutions using Java and J2EE technologies

Translate business requirements into technical solutions and detailed system designs

Define and document architecture, design patterns, and development standards

Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and event-driven integrations (REST, JMS, etc.)

Designs and develop user interfaces with JavaScript, JSP, Html, CSS

Integrate applications with internal and external systems, ensuring reliability and data integrity

Contribute to API design, microservices architecture, and cloud-ready solutions

Ensure code quality through unit testing, automation, code reviews,



and best practices

Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance and scalability

Provide accurate effort estimation and contribute to sprint planning and delivery commitments

Ensure adherence to AESO development standards, security policies, and governance practices

Produces application functional design specifications and documentation

Provides high-level and detailed estimates for assigned project work and tasks

Provides maintenance support of critical systems which may include 7x24 technical support to System Controllers and business users

Requirements

Proven experience in application modernization and cloud migration, preferably to Microsoft Azure

Strong experience analyzing legacy applications and defining cloud migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor)

Experience in Java-based application refactoring for cloud-native environments

Minimum 10 years’ experience in application systems development, business analysis, design, integration and maintenance

Minimum 10 years’ “hands‑on” development experience in Java

Minimum 10 years’ experience designing and implementing complex, end-to-end J2EE solutions

Minimum 10 years’ experience in Web services, JavaScript, HTML and PL/SQL

Minimum 5 years’ experience in application integration with JMS, API

Familiarity with DevOps practices, containerization (Docker), and Linux environments

Ability to work well in a team setting, work well independently and have good problem‑solving skills





Solid knowledge of Java and object‑oriented design/programming techniques, domain driven design methodology, design patterns, refactoring, unit testing

In‑depth knowledge of popular Java frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, JUnit

Experience in IT support and/or data analysis

Experience with object‑oriented design techniques and domain driven design methodology

Experience with complex data model design, DML and DDL scripting

Good understanding of physical database design principles in an Oracle and SQL Server environment

Familiarity with JMS and RESTful API design and development

Experience with Linux and Docker virtual environments

Experience with ReactJS, Redis, automated testing with Selenium and REST Assured

Working knowledge of application server and networking concepts

Experience in enterprise digital workplace or collaboration environments considered an asset.

Equal Opportunities
MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits
Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

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📌 Senior Software Developer (Alberta)
🏢 MatchBox Consulting Group
📍 Alberta