Intermediate Software Developer

We are seeking a dedicated Intermediate Software Developer for an enterprise-level contract opportunity based in Toronto. In this role, you will take on a key full-stack Java development, cloud microservices implementation, and API integration capacity, specializing in writing, configuring, testing, and maintaining secure software application features.

As an Intermediate Software Developer, you will bridge the gap between technical architecture specifications, user stories, and backend cloud infrastructure. Operating fully onsite in Toronto under the guidance of senior technical leads, you will build user interfaces, develop RESTful APIs, maintain database components, write automated unit tests, and support cloud deployments in Microsoft Azure. This position is ideal for a proactive Java developer with hands-on experience in cloud microservices, continuous deployment pipelines, and Agile iterative delivery who can build reliable, performant software components.

Location: Toronto, ON

Assignment Type: Onsite (5 days per week)

Contract Duration: 11-month contract (with potential for extension)

Advantages
Modern Cloud Stack: Direct hands-on experience building and maintaining Java microservices in Microsoft Azure cloud environments.

Full-Stack Exposure: Build end-to-end components spanning user interfaces, RESTful APIs, integration services, and relational databases.

Continuous Growth & Mentorship: Collaborate closely with senior developers, participating in code reviews and refining engineering practices.

Quality & DevOps Practices: Utilize modern automated testing frameworks, version control tools, and automated deployment pipelines.

Responsibilities
Write, configure, test, debug, and update high-quality Java code for assigned application features based on approved technical specifications and user stories.

Build and maintain cloud-based microservice components and API integrations within Microsoft Azure in accordance with established architecture and security standards.

Create, execute, and maintain automated unit, API, UI, and database tests to ensure software reliability and test coverage.

Participate in formal code reviews, applying constructive feedback and implementation guidelines from senior technical leads.

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, supporting system integration testing, performance tuning, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

Assist with continuous integration, configuration management, automated deployment pipelines, and release preparation activities.

Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, implementation notes, API specifications, and code comments.

Provide development effort estimates, task progress updates, and technical risk escalations during sprint planning and daily stand-ups.

Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams, including software architects, business analysts, designers, and QA specialists.

Adhere strictly to secure coding practices, digital accessibility guidelines, data privacy standards, and enterprise coding guidelines.

Qualifications
Core Software Engineering & Technical Requirements
Application Development Tenure: Minimum 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining complex enterprise or public-facing software applications using Java.

Full-Stack Engineering: Demonstrated experience building user interfaces, REST APIs, microservices, integration flows, and database access components.

Cloud Environments: Direct experience developing, supporting, or deploying cloud-based microservice architectures in Microsoft Azure.

Automated Testing: Hands-on experience creating and executing unit, API, UI, and database test scripts using modern testing frameworks.

Deployment & Tooling: Familiarity with source control systems (Git), CI/CD build tools, configuration management, and work-management platforms (Jira/Azure DevOps).

Agile Frameworks: Experience working in Agile or iterative development delivery teams, translating acceptance criteria into working software.

Preferred Technical Assets
Best Practices Knowledge: Clear understanding of secure coding standards, object-oriented design patterns, application performance optimization, and accessibility considerations.

Code Review & Standards: Track record of participating in code review processes and applying senior developer guidance effectively.

Soft Skills & Delivery Attributes
Analytical Problem Solving: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills to isolate bugs and resolve integration defects.

Communication & Teamwork: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate constructively within a structured team environment.

Summary
If you're interested in the "Intermediate Software Developer" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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