Location: WFH, Toronto
Contract Length: 9 months
Story Behind the Need: Seeking a developer to assist the internal bank team deliver the TSYS Migration work. This project consists of migrating the banks credit card system to the industry standard TSYS. The candidate will also be working across a number of other projects at the bank depending on the volume and need.
Candidate Value Proposition:
Not only will this candidate gain experience at a big 5 bank, but they will be working daily with some of the most disruptive and emerging technologies, making real impact at the bank and its deliverables. The candidate will be working on the latest tech stack including Cloud native development.
Typical Day in Role:
– Quickly analyze the available data and find the root cause of the problem during production issues.
– Suggest improvements to supported applications and systems as needed
– Suggest improvements to supported applications and systems as needed
– Translate ideas into technical and business realities, and to map technology to business problems.
– Understanding of software quality assurance principles
– Candidate will be passionate about driving teams towards high performance and a deep pride in quality craftsmanship that delights users
Must Have Skills/Requirements:
1) 6+ years of experience in software development and supporting complex large-scale customer facing platforms
2) 6+ years experience as a Java developer with a preference for Java 8/Spring, web-based information technology principles, and system integration methodologies and standards.
3) 6+ years of experience in building public and internal REST APIs
4) Strong experience with APM tools, such as Dynatrace, Splunk, etc. – 2 recent projects
5) Strong experience using Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Launch Darkly, etc. – 2 recent projects
Nice to Have/Highly Preferred Skills:
– FI / Digital banking experience is preferred but not required
– Well-rounded knowledge of Agile principles and the flexibility to adapt your experience to new and evolving environments
– Knowledge of a variety of frameworks (server side, browser side, desktop etc.) as well as high aptitude for diving in and picking up new things
Additional Notes:
The successful candidates will possess the following skills,
1) Proficient in J2EE to support Enterprise Applications and Services
2) Have a proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
Soft Skills:
– Excellent English verbal and written communication skills are essential
– Excellent communication skills including ability to distil technical details into simple terms; ability to influence decision making across stakeholders
– Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex initiatives
– Natural Problem Solver
– The role requires leadership skills, hands-on technical experience, and a can-do approach towards environment automation / management and continuous improvement for efficiency and cost effectiveness
– Must be reliable, proactive, results-oriented, customer-focused and attentive to details.
– Must be flexible to adapt to a dynamic environment, make quick and sound decisions under pressure
– Strong organizational skills, excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Education/Certifications:
– Bachelors or equivalent in computer science or related field is preferred