Java Developer

Role Description Java Developer Lead II - Software Engineering Who We Are Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

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You Are We’re seeking someone to join our Risk and Information Management team as a Java Developer in Non-Financial Risk Technology to Architect and lead mission-critical Java platforms, drive technical strategy, establish engineering best practices, mentor development teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to solve complex business challenges with innovative technical solutions.

The Opportunity

• Provide technical leadership and vision for software development projects, setting high standards for quality and innovation.
• Define and oversee the technical architecture and roadmap for large-scale, mission-critical systems.
• Align departmental goals and objectives with broader business priorities, ensuring shared vision and clarity.
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers through coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to ensure successful delivery of software initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the engineering team.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7-15 years of expert-level experience in the Java ecosystem, including deep understanding of memory management and the latest Java language features.
• Proven record of architecting and delivering enterprise-grade applications.
• Mastery of Object-Oriented Design principles and architectural patterns.
• Demonstrated experience designing complex, large-scale distributed systems and microservices.
• Advanced DevOps expertise, including:
• CI/CD best practices
• Infrastructure automation
• Container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Cloud infrastructure management
• Proficiency in managing source control strategies for large teams.
• Experience with database performance tuning, data modeling, and multi-environment deployment.
• Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives and understand the financial aspects of technology decisions.
• Nice to Have Skills:
• Experience with multiple JVM languages (e.g., Kotlin, Scala).
• Experience with serverless architectures.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Quebec Compensation Range $104,000-$130,000

Benefits Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year). They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Part-time regular and temporary employees receive 6 days of paid si…