Java Backend Developer

## **ABOUT US** Localcoin, founded in 2017 with headquarters in Toronto, is on a mission to simplify the process and experience of buying or selling digital currencies globally. We envision bringing digital currency to the mainstream financial market through partnerships with leading corporate and franchised retail spaces. With terminals across Canada, Poland and the APAC region, including Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand, Localcoin is now the fastest growing Bitcoin ATM operator in the world. At its core, Localcoin believes that everyone should be able to own cryptocurrency and have a deep understanding of blockchain technology. As a member of our rapidly growing team, you'll join a talented, dynamic group of team members who will encourage you to learn, grow, and thrive in your career every step of the way. If you're a self-starter looking to hone your skills in a startup environment that fosters innovation, transparency, and team connectivity, we look forward to hearing from you!

## **WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING** - Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to design and implement secure, scalable, and maintainable integration solutions aligned with business strategy. - Ensure applications and integrations adhere to best practices for security, compliance, and data protection, proactively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. - Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and debug Java applications and integrations, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. - Collaborate with UI teams to ensure seamless front-end and back-end interactions, optimizing for performance, security, and user experience. - Implement secure coding practices, conduct peer code reviews, and contribute to system stability and resilience. - Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and enhance efficiency to improve user experience and system reliability. - Respond to integration issues, resolve production incidents efficiently, and contribute to post-mortem analysis and improvements. - Stay updated with the latest Java development trends, security best practices, and architectural improvements to enhance system robustness. - Guide and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of learning, best practices, and technical excellence. Provide support through code reviews, technical guidance, and skill development.

## **WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR** - 5+ years in backend development and strong knowledge in Java 8 along with Maven or Gradle. - In-depth experience with Spring framework, including Spring - Boot, JPA, MVC and Spring Security for building RESTful services. - Experience with functional testing, unit testing, code coverage and static code analysis tools such as Sonar. - Experience with BDD and related tools. - Strong proficiency in SQL. DDL, DML, relational database design and indexing in any well known SQL databases such as MySQL, Postgres, Oracle DB, MSSQL. - Proficient in Git flow, Maven, NGINX and Docker.

## **WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US** - Competitive Salary & Benefits – We value and reward our team members. - RRSP Group Matching Program – We invest in your financial well-being. - Hybrid Work Environment – Enjoy flexibility while being part of a dynamic team. - Professional Development – Opportunities for learning and growth covered by Localcoin. - Team Culture & Events – Regular socials, team meetings, and collaborative workspaces. - Impactful Work – Play a key role in a growing company and make a real difference. - Great Place to Work® Certified – Proudly recognized for our positive workplace culture and employee experience.

Localcoin operates Canada's largest Bitcoin ATM network with over 950-1,000 locations, enabling users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and others using cash or online methods such as INTERAC e-Transfer. The company has expanded internationally to Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, serving over 140,000 customers through partnerships with retailers.