Java Technical Leader

at  Desjardins

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Job Level
NV-10
As Java Technical Leader, you support IT efficiency. You analyze, design, configure, develop, maintain and upgrade software based on the organization’s needs. You are responsible for the quality and security of coded solutions.
You draw on your ability to work with technology and anticipate innovation to actively help develop, standardize and roll out large-scale IT systems, programs and applications. You analyze client and partner needs and recommend IT solutions. You plan, prioritize and coordinate work to meet objectives. Your projects and initiatives require extensive, in-depth knowledge of your line of work.
You help solve highly complex problems using your analytical skills and comprehensive, detailed understanding of your line of business and the organization. Coordination is critical. You interact with many stakeholders working in a wide range of fields.
You lead and serve as a systems specialist for your unit, clients and practitioners.
General Information on the Position

Main responsibilities

• Manage the technical aspects of the deliverable made by the squad
• Update codes and pair programming to help developers
• Help squad members solve technical issues
• Make sure that the squad’s development framework complies with Desjardins’s standards (pipeline rollout, code source deposit, etc.)
• Monitor the quality of work on the software and systems delivered by the squad
• Analyze and escalate technical development issues that may affect delivery
• Mentor new members, as well as junior and less experienced squad members
• Take part in the Tech Lead alignment board
• Act as a leader in software component design
• Monitor development technologies and practices and share best practices and methods with the team.

Other working conditions

• The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work #LI-Hybrid
• Number of jobs available : 2

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience in Java development, J2EE, JavaScript, HTML

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• For vacant positions available in Quebec, please note that knowledge of French is required

Specific knowledge

• Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Core, Spring Data
• Knowledge of API, REST, SOAP, WebLogic, Oracle Database, PL/SQL, JUnit
• Knowledge of tools for managing deposits, compiling and scheduling tasks in the defined development lifecycle
• Knowledge of GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Postman, Cucumber, Concourse Pipeline continuous delivery, Ansible Tower
• Knowledge of Agile practices: Scrum and its tools (Jira, Confluence)

Desjardins Cross-sector skills
Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning
Key competencies for the job
Complexity, Plans and aligns, Tech savvy
Work Location
Complexe Desjardins Montréal
Trade Union
Non Syndiqué
Unposting Date
2024-04-15
Job Family
Information technology (FG)
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods

• Manage the technical aspects of the deliverable made by the squad
• Update codes and pair programming to help developers
• Help squad members solve technical issues
• Make sure that the squad’s development framework complies with Desjardins’s standards (pipeline rollout, code source deposit, etc.)
• Monitor the quality of work on the software and systems delivered by the squad
• Analyze and escalate technical development issues that may affect delivery
• Mentor new members, as well as junior and less experienced squad members
• Take part in the Tech Lead alignment board
• Act as a leader in software component design
• Monitor development technologies and practices and share best practices and methods with the team