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On behalf of our Public Sector client, Affinity is seeking a Java Developer to be responsible for designing, developing, configuring, and delivering complex Java-based applications, including analyzing requirements, producing technical designs, and implementing scalable solutions. Handles defect investigation and production issue resolution while contributing to sprint planning, story point estimation, and delivery of incremental code. Develops automation, optimizes performance, and supports CI/CD pipelines. Reviews code from junior developers and produces key deliverables such as technical design documents, system modules, unit tests, automated scripts, and development handover materials.

Responsibilities:

• Providing technical expertise while managing highly complex work for design, configuration, development, and delivery of software applications. 

• Investigation and resolution of defects and production problems related to the application 

• Providing story point estimates and delivering the sprint goals 

• Providing estimates for business cases, impact assessments, projects and action requests in response to requests from Business Systems Analysts or Team 

• Leads. 

• Develop automation methods, identify performance and system capacity requirements, and implement development tools to gain efficiencies with application development and operational support. 

• Review and check the work of junior developers as required. 

Deliverables: 

• System Requirements Specification (SRS) Inputs, Formal Technical Design Documents, Technical Review Artifacts, Solution Spikes / Proofs of Concept, Database design 

• Incremental, Sprint-based Code Deliverables, Completed User Stories and System Modules, Development Handover Documents 

• Unit Tests & Automated Test Scripts, Test Coverage Reports, Code Reviews, Bug Fixes within Sprints 

• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Pipelines 

Qualifications and skills:

• Expert level proficiency as a full-stack developer, in Java, Angular, data modelling, postgres, XML, containerization technologies, version control platforms (e.g., GitLab), JIRA 

• Extensive experience operating in a mature Agile environment, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members to support successful sprint execution and continuous delivery 

• Experience with Enterprise Architecture practices with hands-on exposure to designing and integrating RESTful web services, messaging technologies, and the design of optimized database schemas 

• Experience with Dev-Ops methodologies, build and release management, migration methodology and related toolsets (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins, SPLUNK etc.) 

• Applied knowledge of best practices, methods and techniques of systems analysis and design to ensure effective application design. 

• Hands-on experience with unit testing, functional testing, automated testing and application debugging techniques 

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About Affinity: 

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 13112