Java developer Jobs in Delta, BC

Job Description

As a Backend Developer, you will work in an Agile environment to design, build, and optimize scalable cloud-based applications that power an AI-driven subsurface intelligence platform. You will collaborate closely with software developers, data scientists, geoscientists, applied scientists, and DevOps professionals to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that help transform mineral exploration and support the global transition to clean energy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, efficient cloud-based backend applications and services.
• Design, build, and integrate RESTful APIs and backend systems to support seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Collaborate with data scientists and developers to integrate AI and machine learning models into production software products.
• Support efforts to optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from initial design through implementation, deployment, and evaluation.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, applying best practices in coding standards, software design, and system architecture.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges to maintain robust and reliable backend systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by proposing enhancements to system performance, integration processes, and user experience.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, tools, and practices, and share ideas that can improve the platform and development workflows.
• Quickly become familiar with the existing technology stack, development practices, and team workflows to integrate effectively with the team.
• Engage actively in ongoing software development projects, delivering reliable, maintainable, and effective solutions.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience within a company, preferably working with cloud-based services.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with solid skills in coding, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Practical experience with Azure cloud services such as Azure Functions, App Services, Cosmos DB, Azure Machine Learning, and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architectures.
• Hands-on experience with database technologies, including both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerization, and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively within diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Current legal eligibility and documentation to work full-time in Canada.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to AI and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn, and experience or interest in integrating these into software products.
• Experience with or exposure to big data processing frameworks and tools, for example Spark or Databricks.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Interest in or familiarity with geoscience workflows, geospatial data, or data visualization in geology, mining, or related domains.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and tools and to be coached and mentored in specialized areas such as AI/ML, big data, and geoscience-related applications.

Work Environment

You will work within a dynamic, collaborative tech scale-up environment of approximately 70 and growing, where teams are entrepreneurial, mission-driven, and focused on delivering high-quality outcomes for customers. The development team follows Agile practices and works with modern cloud technologies, primarily on Microsoft Azure, including services such as Azure Functions, App Services, Cosmos DB, Azure Machine Learning, and Kubernetes. The technology stack emphasizes Python for backend development, RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL and NoSQL databases, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes-based orchestration. You will collaborate daily with software developers, data scientists, geoscientists, applied scientists, and DevOps/IT infrastructure professionals in a setting that values innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing. The work environment supports flexible, cloud-centric development workflows and encourages staying current with emerging tools and best practices to continuously enhance the platform and overall user experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $55.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Richmond,BC.

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