Java Software Developer

People rarely can say that they work at a job they truly love—unless, of course, they work at Field Effect. We believe in investing in the personal and professional success of our employees. We want our teammates to feel great about the work that they do and about themselves when they are with us. That is our culture.

We have an all-star team with industry leading cyber security knowledge and analytical thinking that is engaged, motivated, genuinely curious, and has the willingness to be as diligent as possible. Field Effect is a rapidly growing company with an increasingly distributed global workforce that provides world-class managed cyber security solutions for businesses of all sizes. The company was founded by the brightest talents in cyber security, with a mission to remove the complexity of securing endpoints and networks by delivering monitoring and threat protection services that are easy to use and provide actionable insights.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a Java Developer to accelerate the development of our Cyber Range product, a cyber security training tool that is used around the globe. From your experience as a Backend Developer, you understand the value of accuracy, collaboration, and the importance of clean, concise code. We are looking for driven individuals who take ownership in solving complex challenges both independently and with their teammates. Field Effect encourages new ideas, and as a company seeks to remove barriers to creativity and productivity. In this role, you will get to: Implement features by writing clean and maintainable code including automated tests Review feature requirements for technical completeness Determine the correct course of implementation and create tasks accordingly Troubleshoot and debug existing code when needed Host technical sessions with fellow developers, including architecture decision meetings and code reviews Actively participate in all agile/sprint meetings

Experience & skills we look for:

3+ Years of programming experience, preferably Java Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent (adequate experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree) Strong verbal and written communication skillsExperience creating web applications and RESTful API design Experience working in an agile team An understanding of networking and communication protocols Experience with test automation Database design Experience and interest in the IT Security domain Understanding or experience with the following technologies: ◦ The following programming languages: Java ◦ Virtualization and container technologies (ex. VMware, Docker, Kubernetes) ◦ The following programming languages: Java ◦ Virtualization and container technologies (ex. VMware, Docker, Kubernetes) ◦ Spring Framework ◦ Swagger ◦ Hibernate and HQL ◦ Maven, Ant, Ivy ◦ Junit, Mockit, JMockit ◦ MySQL, JDBC or JPA’s Driver ◦ Postman or equivalent ◦ Linux operating system, including minor shell scripting ◦ Git, GitLab Please note that occasional travel may be required for this role.

Added Bonuses

Experience working in a start up or scale up

What You’ll Get By Joining Our Team

Your brilliance will get a runwayYou will be surrounded by industry leading cyber security expertsYou will help shape the future of cybersecurityA workplace of opportunityCompetitive compensation & Extensive Benefits such as generous paid vacationWe work from a hybrid environment but open to applicants residing in Canada that prefer remote work

If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear from you! Please note that only the candidate(s) selected for the next phase of the hiring process will be contacted directly.

Field Effect is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us.

Field Effect has earned their outstanding reputation through innovation, ingenuity and drive to change the cyber security industry. As a result of the exceptional workplace and culture they have built, Field Effect has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Small and Medium Employers in 2023. In addition, they have been consistently named one of the top employers in Ottawa, by Invest Ottawa. This team is committed to helping businesses simplify and improve their cyber security by empowering their employees to collaborate, grow and thrive in their fields.

Key Skills

• Git
• Java
• Linux
• Kubernetes