Java Developer (Government of Canada Secret-level clearance)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Role Summary

We are seeking a Java Developer to join the Government of Canada delivery team, supporting secure web portal applications (DynaDocs and CanaDocs) and their underlying infrastructure. This role focuses on Java development, working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions. The ideal candidate is self-directed, detail-oriented, and motivated, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, debug, and install application programs for highly available systems.
• Review and modify programming systems to meet evolving requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with remote teams, adapting quickly to new challenges and learning rapidly.
• Apply sound judgment to understand complex business use cases and design appropriate solutions.
• Ensure operating efficiency of existing application systems.
• Maintain documentation of systems development and revisions.
• Conduct analyses of organizational needs and goals to inform application system development.
• Build secure, scalable, performant, and highly available APIs using modern frameworks.
• Troubleshoot and enhance legacy code to resolve issues and improve functionality.
• Work with container concepts, architecture, tools, and frameworks.
• Utilize cloud solutions such as AWS (preferred) or GCP.
• Apply DevOps / CICD practices using tools such as JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, and UCD.
• Work within Agile methodologies including Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban.
• Provide operational support for portal solutions during business hours (weekdays, 8 AM 5 PM EST).
• Support incident and change management, including after-hours work when required (compensated accordingly).
• Remediate defects, develop enhancements, and conduct quality assurance testing prior to deployment.
• Deploy defect fixes and enhancements into production environments.
• Provide infrastructure, network, and database support as required.

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