Job Title: Java Developer with Database Skills

Location: Montreal, QC

Employment Type: Contract


About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.


Job Description:

This position is for a senior Java/Database developer (5-7 years experienced ideally) for Securities Reference Data.

The candidate will be a part of a business-oriented squad of developers focused on the build-out and maintenance of various applications in the existing SRD platforms as well as ongoing renovation efforts.

In this role, the candidate will frequently liaise with other members of squad as well as other global squads, stakeholders, to perform their daily tasks.

Candidate will have an opportunity to work directly with the users, business analyst, translate business requirements into technical architecture and independently manage their end-to-end deliverables.

Further the candidate needs to have strong skills of executing tasks with due diligence and it will be a big advantage for them to be familiar with financial jargon especially applicable to reference data domain.


Position Description

The candidate should have 5-7 years of relevant IT experience, preferably in Financial Services or Wealth Management organization. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player committed to delivering on time and should be able to work with minimal supervision.

Skills Required

  • Good understanding of one core programming languages (Java or Python)
  • RDBMS (Well versed with SQL, DB fundamentals like tables, triggers, , stored Procs etc.)
  • Comfortable with working in Linux environment.
  • Comfortable with using AI coding agents (Github Copilot etc.)
  • JSON, XML Schemas
  • Good understanding of SDLC methodologies
  • Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner; individually or in front of a group
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work
  • Candidate will be required to work geographically dispersed teams.

Good to have skills

  • Knowledge of open-source frameworks: Spring, Spring boot, Hibernate.
  • REST APIs, Microservices
  • Knowledge of MongoDB
  • Scripting knowledge (Shell, Python)
  • Any of Autosys, Cron Job, Airflow concepts
  • Messaging technologies – Kafka or IBM MQ


Employment Practices:

EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant

VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy.

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