Senior Java Backend Developer

Blutic is looking for experienced Senior Java Backend Developer (Java + SQL) with 7 to 15 years of experience to join our high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework, SQL, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and multi-threaded application development. Experience in the investment banking or financial services domain is plus.This is a W2 (Hybrid) opportunity.

Location: Montreal, CanadaExperience: 7 to 15 YearsRequired Skills & QualificationsMust-Have● 7 to 15 years of hands-on experience in Java application development.● Strong experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).● Strong SQL skills with database performance tuning and query optimization.● Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit/integration tests.● Experience with multi-threading, concurrent programming, and low-latency systems.● Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, and software architecture principles.● Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.Preferred Skills● Prior experience in the investment banking or financial services domain.● Familiarity with FIX protocol, trading platforms, or risk management systems.● Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.● Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.● Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.● Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS is an added advantage.Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Development● Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise-grade Java applications.● Build scalable and secure solutions using Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).● Design and optimize high-performance SQL queries and database interactions.● Develop multi-threaded applications capable of handling high-concurrency workloads.● Develop and integrate data processing solutions for large-scale data engineering and analytics workloads.Test-Driven Development (TDD)● Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following TDD principles.● Develop and maintain robust unit and integration tests.● Ensure code quality through automated testing, peer reviews, and continuous integration practices.Domain-Specific Solutions● Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate financial requirements into technical solutions.● Develop and enhance trading platforms, risk management systems, and settlement applications.● Optimize applications and data pipelines for performance, scalability, and low-latency processing.Collaboration & Leadership● Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.● Collaborate with DevOps, QA, Data Engineering, and Product teams to ensure seamless solution delivery.● Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.Continuous Improvement● Identify opportunities for application and data pipeline optimization.● Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in Java development and financial technology.● Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the development lifecycle.Information Security Responsibilities● Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices, including acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, and password security protocols.● Identify, assess, and report security risks, focusing on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.● Understand and evaluate how data is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).● Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information.