Junior Java Developer Jobs in Ottawa, ON (NOW HIRING)

Enterprise AI is moving from pilots to production, and the constraint is no longer the model -it'sthe 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 thefoundationevery serious AI system runs on.

Solace istheleadingplatform 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-timeexperiences, 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 is a Full-Stack Software Developer role aimed at new graduates and early-career developers ready to build their careers on a high-impact platform team. You'll join Launchpad, the team that builds the tools and automation behind deploying Solace brokers across public clouds and self-managed environments, running upgrades safely at scale, and keeping the operations behind Solace Cloud running smoothly.

You'll work in an AI-integrated development environment from day one - pairing with AI coding assistants like Claude Code to learn faster, write better code, and ship more. If you're excited about combining full-stack development with Kubernetes, cloud, and modern AI-assisted workflows, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to our upgrade automation platform - the system that keeps Solace brokers current across customer environments
• Build features that enable the deployment of Solace brokers in the cloud and in self-managed environments
• Develop internal tools that streamline operations and make our platform team more effective
• Deliver features as a full-stack developer - Java/Spring Boot on the backend, React on the frontend
• Use AI coding assistants and AI-integrated development workflows in your daily work
• Write automated tests and contribute to CI/CD pipelines
• Communicate with the team through meetings, demos, and documentation
• Grow through mentorship, code reviews, and hands-on exposure to cloud-native infrastructure at scale
  

What You'll Bring to the Role

• BS. degree in Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or graduating soon)
• Foundational experience with Java and Spring Boot - through coursework, internships, personal projects, or early professional work
• Foundational experience with React or another modern JavaScript client framework
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes - comfortable with pods, deployments, services, and basic troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Fluency with AI coding assistants and AI-integrated development workflows (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor)
• Product taste and product thinking - genuine interest in who uses what you build and why, and an instinct for what makes software feel great to use, not just work
• Experience with REST APIs and databases (SQL, NoSQL)
• Comfortable writing various types of automated tests
• A self-starter, motivated, eager and willing to learn
• A team player who collaborates well within cross-functional teams
• A clear communicator who explains technical ideas simply
  

Desirable Skills

• Deeper Kubernetes experience - writing manifests, Helm charts, working with operators, or operating production clusters
• Hands-on experience with multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with managed Kubernetes services - EKS, AKS, or GKE
• Experience with containers, microservices, and cloud-native infrastructure
• 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 $85,000 to $105,000. 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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