NearForm is hiringSenior Java Developer

This is a remote permanent position for those based on the East Coast of Canada. 

The Role

At NearForm we modernise enterprises with open, creative software, evolving businesses for the modern world. Our teams of experts are helping our clients build cloud-native solutions using industry-leading design, technology and modern practices for software development.

As a Senior Developer at NearForm your main task will be designing & building applications. However, as our projects are varied, your responsibilities may also include:

• Supporting component design, development and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team.
• Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment.
• Designing and implementing data storage solutions.
• Optimising performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Getting feedback from users and clients, and building solutions for them. 
• Assisting with the analysis of client requirements.
• Working with and supporting Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery.
• Collaborating with client teams.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Java language and ecosystem
• Strong experience with data streaming like Apache Kafka, Apache Storm, RabbitMQ, etc..
• Experience working with data platforms such as Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, or MongoDB
• Experience developing high quality software in an agile enviroment 
• Experience working in financial operations 
• Experience with Kafka 
• Deep understanding of with Fullstack development, with expertise in Java and experience in any Frontend framework 
• Deep understanding of NoSQL Databases, including MongoDB 
• Testing experience and familiarity with testing tools at all levels, unit, integration and end to end testing.
• Deep understanding of version control tools, GIT in particular
• Understanding of DevOps practices 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits 

• Healthcare Coverage & RRSP.
• Enjoy a comprehensive paid time off package, encompassing holidays, sick leave, and flexible vacation days. Take the time you need to recharge, care for yourself, and make the most of your moments outside of work.
• Work remotely; we have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. 
• Work flexibly; we appreciate there are more important things in life than work so our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• Home Office Support: Receive a home office stipend to help you create a comfortable and productive workspace.
• Investment in Growth: Access a generous professional development budget to support ongoing learning and career growth.
• Positive Company Culture: Join a positive and collaborative company culture that places value on work-life balance.
• The Wellness Hub: We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving NearFormers’ wellbeing; we offer resources and support, including a NearForm advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy.

Please get in touch to discuss remuneration.

About Us

At NearForm, we value collaboration and a curious mindset that fuels our dynamic team. With a decade of experience, we've achieved meaningful results for our clients while maintaining the agile and transparent ethos of a startup.

Our focus on digital transformation means creating practical, user-centric products that help enterprises enter markets quickly, enhance customer experiences, and reshape workflows. Bolstered by recent investment, NearForm is gearing up to extend its impact to more enterprises.

Despite our global presence, NearFormers form a close-knit community built on trust and camaraderie. Our annual company retreat, in non-pandemic times, brings us together, reflecting our commitment to open-source values and the exchange of thoughts and ideas. Join us at NearForm and be part of a journey marked by innovation and progress.

NearForm is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.