Java API Developer

Application Deadline: 10/30/2026 Address: 33 Dundas Street West Job Family Group: Technology Hybrid role (2 days/week in office). Out of province candidates should consider relocating. This role is not eligible for Virtual/Remote work. Drives the overall software development lifecycle including working across functional teams to transform requirements into features, managing development teams and processes, and conducting software testing and maintenance. Specific project areas of focus includes translating user requirements into technical specifications, writing Java code +APIs and managing the preparation of design specifications. Supports system design, provides advice on security requirements and debugs business systems and service applications. Applies deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures and programming languages to develop high quality technology applications and services - including tools, standards, and relevant software platforms based on business requirements. Translates user needs into technical specifications by understanding, conceptualizing, and facilitating technical requirements from user. Analyzes, develops, tests, and implements new software programs, and documentation of entire software development life cycle execution. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and fault rectification of system and core software Ensures that code/configurations adhere to the security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non functional requirements. Evaluates new technologies for fit with the program/system/eco-system and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, and risk. Follows release management processes and standards, and applies version controls. Assists in interpreting and documentation of client requirements. Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering 3+ years experience as a Java developer and API developer, following SDLC and enterprise methodologies for clean secure code (By the book) Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Prior experience in Banking or Financial Industry Proficiency in Java (8/11/17+), object-oriented programming, and design patterns Application security and performance tuning RDBMS and Database technologies for designing and performance tuning, including SQL and No-SQL. Hands-on CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) Ansible for automation RESTful API development SQL and relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) Gradle build tools Monitoring, logging, and tracing (Dynatrace, ELK, CloudWatch) …