JAVA Applications Developer

Requirements

Description and Requirements

• We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Application Developer to help modernize our application portfolio by migrating on-premises systems—both legacy and modern—to the cloud (GCP). In this role, you’ll refactor application code for cloud compatibility, update connectivity for cloud-hosted databases, and ensure applications perform reliably post-migration. This is a key role in our digital transformation journey.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing on-premises applications to understand their architecture, dependencies, and migration requirements.
• Develop and implement migration strategies and plans for various applications.
• Collaborate closely with infrastructure, database, and security teams to ensure a smooth and secure migration process.
• Conduct thorough testing of migrated applications in the cloud environment to ensure functionality, performance, and data integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during the migration process.
• Document the migration process, configurations, and any changes made to the applications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Expert to use AI development tools ( copilot, Cline, Cursor, etc.) for reverse engineering.
  

Application Migration & Refactoring

• Analyze existing applications to understand architecture, dependencies, and migration requirements.
• Refactor or rewrite code in (Java, Node.js, Angular) to align with cloud-native patterns.
• Update application configuration files and connection strings to integrate with the new cloud-based database (e.g., updating JDBC URLs, connection parameters).
• Ensure secure and reliable connectivity using IAM roles, TLS, VPC configurations, etc.
• Collaborate with DB and infrastructure teams to validate integration and performance.
  

Testing & Validation

• Conduct unit, integration, and performance testing in the cloud environment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to connectivity, latency, or timeouts.
  

Collaboration & Documentation

• Document migration steps, architectural changes, and configurations.
• Align efforts with DevOps, security, and infrastructure best practices.
  

Required Skills

• 5+ years in application development and/or modernization projects.
• Strong experience in at least one of the following tech stacks:
• Legacy: Java (JDK 5+, Struts, Spring), .NET
  

Modern:

Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, Angular

• Familiarity with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Deep understanding of database connectivity (JDBC, ODBC, ORM frameworks like Hibernate)
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins/GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of cloud security: IAM, VPCs, encryption protocols
  

Nice-to-Have

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Azure Associate)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Past experience modernizing mainframe or legacy systems to the cloud
  

EEO Statement
At TELUS Digital, we enable customer experience innovation through spirited teamwork, agile thinking, and a caring culture that puts customers first. TELUS Digital is the global arm of TELUS Corporation, one of the largest telecommunications service providers in Canada. We deliver contact center and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions to some of the world's largest corporations in the consumer electronics, finance, telecommunications and utilities sectors. With global call center delivery capabilities, our multi-shore, multi-language programs offer safe, secure infrastructure, value-based pricing, skills-based resources and exceptional customer service - all backed by TELUS, our multi-billion dollar telecommunications parent.Equal Opportunity EmployerAt TELUS Digital, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire and promote, are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.