Hiring Java Developer with AI Tool Experience in Montreal, QC

Job Title: Java Developer with AI Tool Experience

Location: Montreal, QC - Hybrid in office 3 days a week

Duration: 06-12 Months

Hourly Pay Rate: 60 CAD

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with 7-10 years of experience in designing and building enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Core Java, Data Structures & Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Multi-threaded Architecture, and Linux environments. Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code is highly desirable to accelerate software development and improve engineering productivity.

Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered)

• 7-10 years of strong hands-on experience in Java development.
• Excellent knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Strong experience in designing and developing distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and performance tuning.
• Solid experience working in Linux/Unix environments.
• Basic understanding of Python for scripting and automation.
• Experience with REST APIs, Microservices Architecture, and modern software design patterns.
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications (Nice-to-have skills but are not required)

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of software security and performance optimization.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities (key tasks and expectations for the role)

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance Java-based applications.
• Build and optimize distributed and microservices-based systems.
• Develop robust, multi-threaded and concurrent applications with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Participate in solution design, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.
• Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Work in Linux/Unix environments for development, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Utilize AI-powered developer tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar platforms throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and production support activities.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.