*Job title*
: Java REST API Developer (Spring Boot)
*Client*
: Hunter Scouts
*Location*
: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - On-Site
*Contract type*
: Contract
*Contract duration*
: 40 hours/week (contract)
*Salary*
:
**About the role**
Hunter Scouts is recruiting a contract Java REST API Developer to work with a confidential public-sector client (large public health organization). You will design, build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Java, Spring and Spring Boot. This is a hands-on role on a 40-hour-per-week contract based in Ottawa where you'll collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver scalable, performant services and support CI/CD pipelines.
**Responsibilities**
- Design, build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services in Java using Spring and Spring Boot
- Contribute to scalable application design and modern software architecture decisions
- Implement and optimize data access with relational databases, including query optimization
- Set up and maintain CI/CD workflows using Git, Maven and Jenkins
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with cross-functional team members
- Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices
- Troubleshoot, debug and optimize services for performance and reliability
**Requirements**
- Must be based within a 50-mile radius of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Must be authorized to work in Canada without employer sponsorship
- 3–6 years experience building backend services and RESTful APIs using Java, Spring and Spring Boot
- Practical experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and scalable application patterns
- Experience using Git, Maven and configuring/maintaining Jenkins pipelines for CI/CD
- Experience working with relational databases and performing query optimization; strong SQL skills
**Preferred Skills**
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience implementing API security (OAuth2 / OpenID Connect) and API documentation (OpenAPI / Swagger)
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Experience with automated testing frameworks for Java (JUnit, Mockito) and integration testing
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code and cloud-native deployment patterns
**Notes**
- Client is confidential; candidates should not disclose the end client name
- Engagement is a 40-hour-per-week contract role based in Ottawa
- Assume on-site or hybrid presence is required; confirm exact on-site expectations during intake
