Développeur.euse JAVA Desktop Senior / Senior, Java Desktop Developer (Signature)

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Montréal, QC, CAN
Hybrid
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Software • Cybersecurity
Building the digital trust infrastructure that helps people, professionals and governments connect securely.
The Role
Designs, develops, maintains, and optimizes critical Java desktop applications. The role involves software architecture, modern user interface development, API and database integration, performance tuning, test and deployment automation, application security, and Agile lifecycle participation. The developer will use AI-assisted development tools, collaborate with Product, QA, and Support, evolve complex products, and provide technical leadership.
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Titre du poste : Développeur JAVA Desktop Senior

Département: Ingénierie Logiciels (Signature)

Rapports à : Gestionnaire, Ingénierie Signature      

Emplacement : Hybride : Montreal Centre-Ville

Niveau : Senior

Exigence linguistique : Français requis, Anglais un atout. 

                                          

À propos de Portage CyberTech

Portage CyberTech opère à l'intersection de la confiance numérique, de l'identité, de la vie privée et de la sécurité. Si ces thèmes vous parlent, nous vous invitons à en apprendre davantage sur notre travail sur notre site web ou LinkedIn — puis à plonger dans les détails du poste ci-dessous.


Aperçu du rôle (Le « pourquoi » du rôle)

Portage CyberTech recherche un Développeur Java Desktop Senior passionné par la conception et le développement d'applications de bureau robustes, performantes et modernes. Le candidat idéal possède une forte expérience en développement Java desktop, un excellent sens de l'architecture logicielle et la capacité d'assumer un rôle de référence technique au sein de l'équipe.

Le poste implique la conception de nouvelles fonctionnalités, l'évolution de produits existants, l'amélioration continue de l'expérience utilisateur ainsi que l'optimisation des performances et de la qualité logicielle. Une forte utilisation d'outils d'intelligence artificielle pour le développement logiciel (AI-Assisted Development / Agentic Development) est également attendue afin d'accélérer le développement, l'automatisation et la qualité des livrables.

Responsabilités principales (ce que vous ferez réellement)

  • Concevoir, développer et maintenir des applications desktop Java critiques pour les opérations d'affaires.
  • Participer activement aux décisions d'architecture et à l'évolution technologique des produits.
  • Utiliser des outils d'IA avancés (GitHub Copilot, Agent Mode, MCP, LLMs, Agentic Workflows) afin d'améliorer la productivité et la qualité du développement.
  • Concevoir des interfaces utilisateur modernes, performantes et intuitives.
  • Optimiser la stabilité, la consommation mémoire et les performances des applications.
  • Développer de nouvelles fonctionnalités en respectant les meilleures pratiques de développement logiciel.
  • Collaborer avec les équipes Produit, QA et Support afin de livrer des solutions de haute qualité.
  • Assurer l'intégration des applications desktop avec des API, bases de données et services externes.
  • Contribuer à l'automatisation des tests, du déploiement et de l'assurance qualité.
  • Participer à toutes les phases du cycle de développement logiciel dans un environnement Agile.

 

Qualifications et compétences requises

  • DEC ou diplôme universitaire en informatique, génie logiciel ou expérience équivalente.
  • Minimum de 8 ans d'expérience en développement logiciel.
  • Minimum de 5 ans d'expérience en développement d'applications desktop
  • Excellente maîtrise de Java.
  • Expérience dans la maintenance et l'évolution de produits logiciels complexes.
  • Excellente capacité d'analyse et de résolution de problèmes.
  • Autonomie, leadership technique et esprit collaboratif.
  • À l’aise pour communiquer en anglais (oral et écrit) dans un contexte professionnel.
  • Bonne compréhension des principes de cybersécurité applicative.
  • Maîtrise du Top 10 OWASP.

Connaissances techniques et de domaine

  • Java 17/21
  • Swing (maintenance et migration)
  • REST APIs
  • Docker
  • GitHub Copilot (Agent Mode)
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • AI Coding Assistants et Agentic Workflows
  • Keycloak

Outils Développement

  • GitHub Enterprise
  • Maven
  • SonarQube

Outils Collaboration

  • Confluence
  • Jira
  • Slack
  • Teams

Atout / Préférence

  • Expérience avec Compose Multiplatform avec Kotlin Declarative code.
  • Expérience avec JavaFX.
  • Java Spring Boot Microservices
  • Expérience dans le développement d'applications multi-plateformes (Windows, Linux, macOS).
  • Connaissance des architectures MVVM, MVC ou Clean Architecture.
  • Expérience avec les applications riches (Rich Client Applications).
  • Expérience avec les communications réseau TCP/IP, WebSocket ou REST.
  • Expérience en optimisation des performances et profiling JVM.
  • Connaissance des mécanismes de déploiement et packaging d'applications desktop.

Pourquoi rejoindre Portage ?

Bien travailler. Bien évoluer. Bien vivre

  • Régime d’avantages sociaux payé à 100 % par l’employeur
  • Cotisation REER jumelée jusqu’à 6%
  • Options de travail à distance, hybrides ou en présentiel
  • Programme de congés compétitif favorisant l’équilibre travail-vie personnelle
  • Opportunités de développement et d’avancement au sein d’une entreprise en croissance
  • Un travail porteur de sens qui contribue à bâtir la confiance numérique au Canada
  • Des équipes soudées et passionnées
  • Possibilités d'apprentissage continu et de perfectionnement professionnel
  • Un milieu de travail collaboratif et flexible

Les aspects juridiques

Nous utilisons des outils d'intelligence artificielle pour certaines tâches liées à notre processus de recrutement. Toutes les décisions d'embauche sont prises par les membres de notre équipe.


Notre contenu français utilise la forme masculine uniquement pour alléger le texte. Nous valorisons la diversité et l'inclusion et accueillons toutes les candidatures, peu importe le genre, l'origine, l'orientation ou toute autre caractéristique protégée.


La maîtrise de l'anglais est requise pour certains de nos postes, car les tâches l'exigent, notamment grâce aux communications régulières avec des clients et partenaires situés à l'extérieur du Québec.

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Job Title: Senior, Java Desktop Developer

Department: Software Engineering (Signature)

Reports To: Manager, Signature Engineering

Location: Hybrid: remote/onsite (Downtown Montreal)

Level: Intermediate - Advanced

Language Requirement: French Required, English an Asset 


About Portage CyberTech

Portage CyberTech operates at the intersection of digital trust, identity, privacy, and security. If those themes resonate with you, we invite you to learn more about our work on our website or LinkedIn—then dive into the details of the role below.


Role Overview (The “Why” of the Role)

Portage CyberTech is seeking a passionate Senior Java Desktop Developer with a strong interest in designing and developing robust, high-performance, and modern desktop applications. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Java desktop development, a solid software architecture background, and the ability to serve as a technical leader and trusted resource within the team.


This role involves designing new features, evolving existing products, continuously improving the user experience, and optimizing application performance and software quality. A strong adoption of AI-powered software development practices (AI-Assisted Development / Agentic Development) is also expected to accelerate development, automation, and the quality of software deliverables.


Core Responsibilities (What You’ll Actually Do)

  • Design, develop, and maintain Java desktop applications critical to business operations.
  • Actively participate in architectural decisions and the technological evolution of products.
  • Leverage advanced AI development tools (GitHub Copilot, Agent Mode, MCP, LLMs, Agentic Workflows, etc.) to improve productivity and software quality.
  • Design modern, high-performance, and intuitive user interfaces.
  • Optimize application stability, memory usage, and overall performance.
  • Develop new features while adhering to software development best practices.
  • Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and Support teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Ensure seamless integration between desktop applications, APIs, databases, and external services.
  • Contribute to test automation, deployment automation, and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle within an Agile environment.

Qualifications & Experience


    Required Education & Skills

  • College diploma (DEC) or university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience developing Java desktop applications.
  • Excellent proficiency in Java.
  • Experience maintaining and evolving complex software products.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated with strong technical leadership and collaboration skills.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in French (spoken and written).
  • Good understanding of application security and secure coding principles.
  • Strong knowledge of the OWASP Top 10.

Technology Knowledge

  • Java 17/21
  • Swing (maintenance and migration)
  • REST APIs
  • Docker
  • GitHub Copilot (Agent Mode)
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • AI Coding Assistants et Agentic Workflows
  • Keycloak

Development Tools Knowledge

  • GitHub Enterprise
  • Maven
  • SonarQube

Collaboration tools Knowledge

  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams

Preferred / Assets

  • Experience with Compose Multiplatform using Kotlin declarative code
  • Experience with JavaFX
  • Experience with Java Spring Boot and microservices architectures.
  • Experience developing cross-platform applications for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Knowledge of MVVM, MVC, or Clean Architecture patterns.
  • Experience with Rich Client Applications (RCA).
  • Experience with TCP/IP networking, WebSocket, and REST-based communications.
  • Experience with application performance optimization and JVM profiling.
  • Knowledge of desktop application deployment, packaging, and distribution mechanisms.

Why Join Portage?

Work Well. Grow Well. Live Well.

  • 100% employer-paid health benefits
  • Dollar-for-dollar RRSP matching up to 6%
  • Flexible work options hybrid, and on-site opportunities
  • Competitive paid time off and personal wellness days / Up to 45 paid days off per year
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • HSA and office equipment stipend
  • Social activities and more
  • Career growth in a company that prioritizes internal talent
  • Strong & Passionate Teams
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible and collaborative work environment
  • The opportunity to do meaningful work that helps build digital trust across Canada

The Legal Stuff

We use artificial intelligence tools for certain tasks related to our recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by members of our team.


Our French content uses the masculine form solely to lighten the text. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all applications, regardless of gender, origin, orientation, or any other protected characteristic.


Fluency in English is required for some of our positions, as job duties necessitate it, particularly due to regular communications with clients and partners located outside of Quebec.

Skills Required

  • DEC college diploma or university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • At least 8 years of software development experience
  • At least 5 years of Java desktop application development experience
  • Excellent proficiency in Java
  • Experience maintaining and evolving complex software products
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Technical leadership, autonomy, and collaborative skills
  • Effective professional communication in French; English communication ability is also required for some duties
  • Understanding of application security and secure coding principles
  • Strong knowledge of the OWASP Top 10
  • Experience with Java 17/21, Swing, REST APIs, Docker, Keycloak, GitHub Enterprise, Maven, and SonarQube
  • Experience with Compose Multiplatform and Kotlin declarative code
  • Experience with JavaFX
  • Experience with Spring Boot and microservices
  • Experience developing cross-platform applications for Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Knowledge of MVVM, MVC, or Clean Architecture
  • Experience with Rich Client Applications
  • Experience with TCP/IP, WebSocket, and REST communications
  • Experience with JVM performance optimization and profiling
  • Knowledge of desktop application deployment, packaging, and distribution
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The Company
HQ: Gatineau, Quebec
135 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Portage CyberTech provides digital trust solutions that help governments and regulated organizations deliver secure, verified, and trusted digital services. Our platform combines digital identity, electronic and digital signatures, identity verification, and secure access solutions to support modern, compliant online interactions. Used by more than 65,000 professionals across 7,000+ organizations and 150+ jurisdictions, our technology helps organizations build confidence in digital transactions while improving security, efficiency, and user experience.

Why Work With Us

At Portage CyberTech, we're solving one of today's most important technology challenges: digital trust. As governments, professional associations, and regulated industries continue to modernize their services, the need for secure digital identity, trusted transactions, and reliable online interactions has never been greater. Our team builds technol

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