Tecsys

Senior Java Developer

Tecsys • $110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Java-based backend systems in production environments.
  • Deep understanding of object-oriented design, microservices architecture, and RESTful services.
  • Strong experience with Spring Boot, Java 11+, and testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
  • Solid foundation in RDBMS (preferably PostgreSQL) and familiarity with NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with Git, Maven, and modern IDEs, and incorporating AI tools into development.
  • Proven ability to design scalable solutions in complex architectures and mentor developers.
  • Strong business orientation and excellent communication skills, with a degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy high-quality backend solutions using Java (Spring Boot, microservices).
  • Act as a technical resource by conducting code reviews and mentoring other developers.
  • Translate complex business needs into scalable technical solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Integrate AI into solutions and mentor developers on AI-first approaches.
  • Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies to enhance the platform.
  • Promote best practices in performance, scalability, observability, and security.
  • Participate in agile ceremonies and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Remote-first flexibility and the trust to manage your own time.
  • Benefits and vacation from day one.
  • Pension plan with competitive employer contribution.
  • Employee events and community initiatives.
  • Room to learn, stretch, and take on new challenges.
  • Collaboration with global teams.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Java Developer, you will join a team at the heart of the backend systems that power mission-critical supply chains in healthcare, retail, and complex distribution.

You'll design and scale secure, performant services that directly impact the reliability and agility of our customers' operations, from hospital operating rooms to warehouse floors and retail storefronts. As a hands-on contributor and technical mentor, you'll lead by example, contribute to technical direction, and help improve our engineering practices. Your strong technical judgment, clear communication, and ability to collaborate across disciplines will help move initiatives forward and add real value to our customers and our team.

Requirements

What You'll Do
  • Design, develop, and deploy high-quality backend solutions using Java (Spring Boot, microservices).
  • Act as a technical resource for the team by conducting code reviews, contributing to design discussions, supporting hands-on QA work, and mentoring other developers.
  • Translate complex business needs into scalable technical solutions in collaboration with product and business stakeholders.
  • Integrate AI into your work, both in the solutions you deliver and in how the team works, and mentor developers to adopt AI-first approaches that accelerate delivery.
  • Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies where they add value to our platform.
  • Apply and promote best practices in performance, scalability, observability, and security, partnering with DevOps and Operations to ensure software is production-ready and maintainable.
  • Participate in agile ceremonies and retrospectives, and promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

You do not need to match every line below. If most of it describes you, apply:
  • 7+ years of experience building Java-based backend systems in production environments, with hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
  • Deep understanding of object-oriented design, microservices architecture, and RESTful services.
  • Strong experience with Spring Boot, Java 11+, and testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
  • Solid foundation in RDBMS (preferably PostgreSQL; Oracle and SQL Server) and familiarity with NoSQL databases (a plus).
  • Experience with Git, Maven, and modern IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code), and with incorporating AI tools (Kiro, Claude, or others) into day-to-day development.
  • Proven ability to design and deliver scalable solutions in complex, distributed architectures, and to mentor developers, collaborate with QA, participate in code reviews, and develop proofs of concept.
  • Strong business orientation and excellent communication skills, connecting teams and aligning engineering efforts with product outcomes. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

Why You'll Love It Here
  • Remote-first flexibility and the trust to manage your own time
  • Benefits and vacation from day one
  • Pension plan with competitive employer contribution
  • Employee events and community initiatives
  • Room to learn, stretch and take on new challenges
  • Collaboration with global teams


If this role fits what you are looking for, apply today. If you are not actively searching but want to hear more, we are glad to talk

Apply today and discover what you could build, solve, and achieve with Tecsys!

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About Tecsys

Tecsys Inc. is a Canadian company that provides supply chain management software solutions. The company's software is used by healthcare providers, third-party logistics providers, and other organizations to manage their supply chains. Tecsys was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The company has offices in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Tecsys is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TCS.
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Size
600 employees
Industry
Founded
1983

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