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Robertson & Company Ltd.

Software Developer II - App Support!

Hybrid

London, Canada

Junior

Freelance

03-10-2025

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Communication Teamwork Java SQL Splunk Monitoring Prioritization Architecture Linux Azure Recruitment Spring Spring Boot

Job Specifications

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Software Developer - Java to join our client.

Contract Period: 12 months with potential to extend or convert

Pay Rate: Starting from $45 per hour

Location: London / Toronto

Location Type: Hybrid: currently 2 days on site, moving to 4 days on site as of Nov 3

Business Hours: Monday to Friday; Core Business Hours

Job Responsibilities:

Perform controlled resolution of incidents and problems including prioritization and escalation liaising with business and technology partners as appropriate.
Service applications / systems and provide a level of application/ systems/ operational availability that meets or exceeds established standards/service levels, while minimizing operational risk.
Partner with key stakeholders to schedule packaging and release new applications in a timely manner; reduce change execution times by planning implementations with parallel work streams.
Continuously strive to improve the stability of production environment by partnering closely with key stakeholders on setting up, maintaining and monitoring applications/systems, ensuring availability targets are met.
Monitor system lifecycles, ensuring specifications and functionality support business objectives and architecture decisions, undertaking re-development, as required.
Provide Disaster Recovery support by assisting in defining / reviewing disaster recovery plans and by participating in testing.
Assess and analyze optimization opportunities to the operational environment to improve performance and/or resource utilization.
Work effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in resolving critical service issues.
Prioritize and manage own workload in order to deliver quality results and meet timelines.
Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest.
May act as a reference for team members or clients.
Applications/systems are moderate to highly complex and performed under minimal management supervision.
Actively involved in resolving client applications issues.
May configure, upgrade, administer business applications in co-ordination with appropriate stakeholders.
May develop scripts using appropriate tools to address gaps in the application/system, to simplify and enhance the application/system environment.
Performs problem determination including data gathering and analysis.

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

2-4 years of experience within application support (L2 and L3)
2-4 years of experience using Java, Spring boot, SQL, Linux/Unix, Azure
Experience using Monitoring tools/Logs monitoring (Dynatrace, Splunk, Datadog, etc.)

****ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****

***We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team. ***

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.

About the Company

Robertson & Company Ltd. is a leading professional services firm providing recruitment-related, advisory and consulting services to corporations, professional organizations, governments, and public & private institutions. RELATIONSHIP VERSUS TRANSACTION Success in the recruitment services industry depends on deep relationships built on trust and performance. Our focus is never simply on the transaction at hand but on what is best for our client, both today and in the long run. We consider this unique approach and perspecti... Know more