UI Desktop Java Developer – Team Lead

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Application Developer - Team Lead  to join our client’s dynamic team in Calgary, Alberta . In this leadership role, you will guide front-end development efforts for desktop or enterprise applications, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-centric interfaces. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong technical background in Java UI technologies and proven leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Collaborating closely with UX designers, product owners, and software engineers to translate user experience requirements into robust GUI implementations using Eclipse RCP / SWT.
• Presenting architectural designs and technical proposals to the architecture review board.
• Breaking down development tasks and defining clear implementation roadmaps.
• Designing and optimizing computational algorithms for performance and scalability.
• Developing both thin and thick client applications that interface with cloud-based microservices.
• Ensuring high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, security hardening, and continuous integration with other domain tools.
• Providing technical support and leading user troubleshooting sessions to resolve issues and ensure smooth operation of the DSG application.
• Mentoring & leading developers and contributing to architectural and implementation decisions.
• Embracing Agile / Scrum methodologies and delivering demonstrable solutions at the end of each sprint.
• Staying current with emerging technologies and trends in geophysical computing and software development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, which may include but are not limited to cross-functional collaboration, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to process improvements.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Geoscience, Applied Mathematics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in Java desktop application development is required (not web development).
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Java
• Proven ability to decompose complex development tasks and define clear, actionable implementation roadmaps.
• Strong UI development experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with modern development tools and environments :
• Version control & IDEs : GitLab, Eclipse RCP / SWT, VS Code
• Performance analysis tools : VisualVM, JMC / JFR, Async Profiler
• Operating systems : Windows and Linux
• Experience using GitHub Copilot to accelerate code implementation and enhance development productivity.
• Highly self-motivated, with the ability to thrive in collaborative team environments.
• Must be self-motivated but be able to work well in a team environment

Leadership qualities and aspirations :

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