**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Java Developer based in Canada.** This role sits within a fast-growing technology environment focused on building advanced AI-driven analytics solutions for complex retail challenges such as pricing, inventory management, and assortment planning. You will contribute to the design and development of a unified analytics platform that powers decision-making for global clients across multiple industries and regions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help transform business requirements into scalable, high-performance software solutions. The environment is highly collaborative and innovation-driven, with a strong emphasis on learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement. You will be involved in both backend development and architectural design decisions that shape core system capabilities. This is an opportunity to work on impactful, data-intensive systems that support real-world business optimization at scale. ### Accountabilities: - Collaborate with business stakeholders, customers, and engineering teams to gather, analyze, and translate requirements into technical solutions. - Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable system components within a unified analytics platform. - Contribute to overall system architecture and infrastructure decisions to ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability. - Perform software analysis, debugging, and optimization to improve system reliability and efficiency. - Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities and engineering practices. - Ensure solutions are well-documented, interoperable, and aligned with technical and business requirements. - Maintain and update relevant frameworks, libraries, and system dependencies. - Participate in end-to-end software development lifecycle activities, including testing and deployment. ### Requirements: - 5+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in Java and object-oriented programming principles. - Hands-on experience with Java 11 or newer (Java 17 preferred), Spring Boot, JPA, and Hibernate. - Solid understanding of SQL and relational database design. - Experience with system design, software architecture, and scalable backend development. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work on complex technical challenges. - Familiarity with web development concepts and backend integration patterns. - Experience in retail, supply chain, or analytics platforms is considered an asset. - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. - Strong communication skills and ability to manage tasks with ownership and accountability. - University degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. ### Benefits: - Competitive annual compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities. - Flexible work arrangements and flex days for improved work-life balance. - Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage. - Opportunity to work on advanced AI-driven retail optimization technologies. - Collaborative and innovative engineering culture with continuous learning opportunities. - Exposure to modern Java-based architecture and scalable enterprise systems. - Inclusive and diverse workplace environment. - Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding technology organization. **How Jobgether works:** We use an **AI-powered matching process** to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! [Why Apply Through Jobgether?](https://jobgether.com/how-jobgether-works) **Data Privacy Notice:** By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1