Java Software Engineer

Here we grow again! With the increase in new clients and projects, our Product Development team is expanding and we are looking for an accomplished and passionate Java Software Engineer to join the team!

As a Java Software Engineer at KUBRA, you will collaborate with a group of talented technologists committed to excellence.

Software Engineer, is the title of this position, internally.

This is a hybrid opportunity in Mississauga, ON.

What you get to do every day

• As a Software Engineer, you will design & build software to introduce new functionality and expand existing functionality
• You will translate business requirements into technical specifications & design
• Contribute to overall product architecture
• Research, evaluate and implement suitable design patterns & technologies
• Collaborate with the teams to develop product roadmaps
• Suggest and make product improvements as per industry trends & standards
• Build and maintain high quality tests along with feature development
• Communicate effectively with technical & non-technical resources
• Help train and mentor other Software Engineers
• Handle a number of projects and tasks using a variety of technologies
• Learn and become proficient with new technologies as product designs dictate - this may occasionally involve training at local and national technical training workshops

What kind of person should you be?

• As a Software Engineer, you pride yourself on your problem-solving and analytical skills
• You have the ability to quickly learn unfamiliar systems & code bases
• You can handle the most stressful situations calmly 
• You often suggest ideas for new applications that can improve operations
• You're self motivated and enjoy learning new techniques and technologies
• Your ability to debug & triage complex problems is outstanding
• You have the ability to assess maintainability & long-term impacts of design choices
• You have mad respect for deadlines
• The ability to work independently is crucial but you also know that Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

What skills do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Java environments
• Leadership experience is preferred
• Experience with Amazon AWS cloud facilities such as EC2, S3, and RDS is preferred
• Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented design, with knowledge of Spring/Spring Boot and Java EE
• Experience in Java concurrency, use of relational databases, and stream processing
• Experience writing JUnit tests to achieve high test coverage of Java code changes.
• Experience working with Linux systems
• Experience with Puppet/Chef/Terraform or similar software
• Experience with Docker

What can you expect from us?

• Award-winning culture that fosters growth, diversity and inclusion for all
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Access to LinkedIn learning courses
• Bi-annual performance-based bonus
• Continued education with our education reimbursement program
• Flexible schedules
• Free unlimited access to our refreshment stations (fully stocked with tea, coffee and other beverages)
• Two paid days for volunteer opportunities
• A free premium membership for ‘Headspace’; an app geared towards mental health and wellbeing
• Access to Perkopolis retail discounts
• Generous benefit coverage with low premiums (+ a Health Care Spending Account)
• RRSP Matching

KUBRA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

While we value the skills and experiences listed in our job requirements, we also recognize that talent comes in many forms, and welcome applications from candidates who meet most but not all specified requirements. If you possess a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic work environment, apply now!

KUBRA is a fast-growing company that delivers customer communications solutions to some of the largest utility, insurance, and government entities across North America. KUBRA offers billing and payments, mapping, mobile apps, proactive communications, and artificial intelligence solutions for customers. With more than 1.5 billion customer interactions annually, KUBRA services reach over 40% of households in the U.S. and Canada. KUBRA is an operating subsidiary of Hearst.

Our office is small enough to allow creative individuals to flourish, yet large enough to provide long-term stability. We place a tremendous amount of responsibility on our team members to be productive, focused and self-motivated. We offer a casual work environment, competitive compensation and a stellar benefits program. 

KUBRA does not typically provide immigration-related assistance, including employment-based work visa (e.g. H-1B) sponsorship, work permit applications and extensions, permanent residence (green card) sponsorship, LMIA applications or permanent residency nominations. Candidates must ensure they have legal authorization to work in the U.S/ Canada. All sponsorship determinations are case by case based on business need.