Responsibilities
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Duties
- Contribute to architectural discussions, make design decisions, and ensure that the overall software architecture aligns with business goals and industry best practices. - Solve complex technical problems and make critical decisions related to technology selection, system architecture, and project planning. - Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior members of the development team. - Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards. - Proficiency in Java: Deep understanding of Core Java (Java 11/17+), JVM internals, memory management, tuning, and concurrency/multithreading. - Enterprise Frameworks:
Experience
with Spring in particular Spring Boot. - RESTful API Design:
Experience
designing, building, and securing robust, scalable REST APIs for third-party integrations and internal UI consumption. - Database Expertise: Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB). - Search Engine Technology:
Experience
with search and indexing technologies such as Elasticsearch. -
Experience
in React, Next.js and Material UI. - Worked on AI assisted development (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor or ChatGPT) · Familiarity with AI directed prompt engineering for developing applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience. - 8+ years of experience in software development, and 3+ years as a Software Engineer with a focus on designing and building complex, scalable systems. - Deep understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, algorithms, and system architecture. - Ability to lead technical discussions, make critical decisions, and drive consensus among team members. -
Experience
with cloud technologies and microservices architecture. Salary range: $115,000 - $125,000 CAD per year. At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‑winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries. We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our culture, values, and career opportunities. Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at HarrisTalentAcquisition@harriscomputer.com. Accommodation requests may be made at any time. This email address is dedicated solely to accommodation requests and cannot be used to inquire about application status. Know Your Rights Poster EO 13496: Notification of Employee Rights under Federal Labor Laws Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.