Entry Level Java Software Engineer Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Enterprise AI is moving from pilots to production, and the constraint is no longer the model — it's the data. Agents are only as good as what they can sense, trust, and act on in the moment, and real-time, event-driven data is becoming the foundation every serious AI system runs on.  

Solace is the leading platform for the enterprise AI era. Established enterprises worldwide — including RBC Capital Markets, Bosch, Heineken, PSA Singapore, United Airlines, Schwarz Group, and hundreds more — have built their business around Solace to enable intelligent, real-time experiences, modernize their application and integration landscape, and create seamless digital journeys for their customers, partners, and employees. 

So, the next time you drive a car, order furniture online, fly in a plane, check your bank balance on your phone, your positive experience could be a direct result of our technology—and your hard work! 

About the Role

This position is a maternity leave replacement for a Full-Stack Software Developer for approximately 10-12 months to join our team. You will be responsible for defining, designing, developing, and deploying enterprise and cloud native applications (such as Solace Cloud) in leading cloud providers – such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform – and on-premise (Kubernetes, Docker).

What You’ll Do 

• Deliver features as a full-stack developer 
• Communicate with the team through meetings, demos, and documentation
• Test software through automation
• Have a desire to continually learn new technologies
• Have a desire to use AI technologies to accelerate their workflow
• Contribute to new products/solutions using agile software development practices

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• B.S. degree in Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar field
• Experience developing in back-end and front-end stacks
• Experience with Java & Spring Boot
• Experience with REST APIs
• Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL)
• Experience with JavaScript client frameworks (React)
• Experience with Python
• Comfortable working with various LLMs and AI tools (e.g. Copilot, Cline)
• Comfortable with writing various types of automated tests
• A self-starter, motivated, eager and willing to learn
• A team player who can collaborate within cross-functional teams
• A good communicator who communicates technical ideas clearly and concisely

Desirable Skills

• Experience with cloud native infrastructure and SaaS
• Experience with containers, microservices, and related technologies
• Experience with event-driven architecture (EDA) and event brokers
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and technologies (GitHub Actions, Harness)

Why You’ll Love Working at Solace

• We have an awesome team! You’ll get to work with some of the smartest individuals in the business.
• We believe in work-life balance, and that it’s important to love what you do.
• We have adopted a hybrid work model to create an inclusive environment for everyone.
• We live by our values every day: craftsmanship, trust, courage, freedom, momentum, humility, and human experience.
• Our training programs are top-notch.
• We like to brag about our stellar customer lineup!
• We are social – we like to keep things simple and fun!
• We are one of the top-ranked employers on Glassdoor.
• We have a sense of humour and make cool videos on cool topics like MITT and this!
  

Role Status: EXISTING

Expected Salary Range: Expected salary range for this role is from $95k to $140k. The final offer within this range will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

At Solace, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.
To help identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the role, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial stage of resume screening. These tools compare submitted resumes to the job description, focusing on education, experience, and skills.

Importantly, all decisions beyond this initial screening—including interviews and final hiring—are made by our human recruitment team. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions.

Let’s Talk

Not sure you meet every requirement? That’s okay — we’re more interested in your potential and passion. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.

Need accommodations during the hiring process? Just let us know — we’re here to support you.

Thanks to everyone who applies! While we wish we could connect with every candidate, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

At Solace, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth, both in business and in life. We strive to create an enriching and safe workplace where you can be who you are. If you want to do the best work of your career and feel supported every step of the way, we encourage you to join us!

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