Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually1 Year Employment Agreement - Hybrid ModelKey Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.Build and support scalable microservices and RESTful APIs in a distributed systems architecture.Design and implement service-to-service communication patterns, error handling mechanisms, and resilient application architectures.Develop, integrate, and troubleshoot REST APIs for internal and external system integrations.Work with Kafka-based event-driven architectures, including publishing and consuming events, monitoring message processing, and troubleshooting integration issues.Design and optimize Cassandra data models, queries, and database structures to ensure high performance and scalability.Deploy, configure, and support applications running in Kubernetes environments using Helm charts and deployment configurations.Monitor application health, analyze logs, and troubleshoot production and non-production issues across multiple services and environments.Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and performance.Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to established coding standards, design principles, and development best practices.Collaborate with product owners, architects, and development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.Manage application configurations and environment-specific deployments across development, testing, and production environments.Support continuous improvement initiatives related to performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,



Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.5+ years of hands-on software development experience using Java.Strong expertise in:

Java (Object-Oriented Programming, Collections Framework, Streams, Exception Handling)Spring BootMicroservices ArchitectureRESTful API Design and DevelopmentDistributed SystemsGit-Based Source Control

Experience with Cassandra, including:

Data ModelingPartition Keys and Clustering ColumnsQuery OptimizationTTL ManagementDistributed Database Concepts

Experience working with Kubernetes, including:

DeploymentsServicesPodsConfiguration ManagementHelm Charts

Strong understanding of software design patterns and development best practices.Experience troubleshooting complex application and integration issues in multi-service environments.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures.Experience with Dynatrace or similar application performance monitoring and troubleshooting tools.Experience supporting cloud-native and containerized applications.Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.Technical Skills

Mandatory

JavaSpring BootMicroservicesREST APIsGitDesign PatternsDistributed SystemsProduction Support & TroubleshootingPreferred

DynatraceCore Competencies

Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilitiesOwnership and accountabilityCollaboration and teamworkAbility to work effectively in quick-paced environmentsContinuous learning mindsetAttention to detail and commitment to qualityExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills

📌 Senior Software Developer (Winnipeg)
🏢 DCI Group of Companies - Discover Communications
📍 Winnipeg